Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County · 1,155 restaurants
Fort Lauderdale has evolved far beyond its spring break reputation, with over 1,100 restaurants anchored by the iconic Las Olas Boulevard dining scene. The city's extensive canal system and proximity to Port Everglades create a waterfront dining culture unlike anywhere else in Florida. From upscale steakhouses to beach bars on Fort Lauderdale Beach, the city caters to a sophisticated mix of locals, boaters, and cruise passengers.
Data on this page
InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.
How to use this city page
Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.
What the citywide data means
Fort Lauderdale looks stronger than average on current grade mix, but individual inspection timelines still matter more than a citywide headline.
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About Dining in Fort Lauderdale
Of Fort Lauderdale's 1,155 graded restaurants, 84.4% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.4% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 5 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Lauderdale is 97.8 out of 100, based on 342 inspections on record.
What Inspectors Look For
Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.
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Restaurants
Page 46 of 47WAXY O'CONNORS
1095 SE 17 ST CAUSEWAY
WENDY'S 1945
943 W SR 84
WENDY'S #01912
3300 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
WENDY'S #01938
1049 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
WENDY'S #01942
5900 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD #100
WENDY'S 1939
1899 NW 40 AVE
WENDY'S 7866
1631 E SUNRISE BLVD
WESTIN BEACH RESORT FORT LAUDERDALE (THE) EMPLOYEE DINING
303 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
WESTIN FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH RESORT
303 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
WHATSUB
3335 NE 32 ST
WHISKY RIVER
50 TERMINAL DRIVE
WICKED CHEESESTEAKS PIZZA & STEAKS
4824 N FEDERAL HWY UNIT 428
WILD WILD EATZ
5552 NW 31 AVE
WILTON WING & PIZZA
1428 NE 4 AVE
WINDOWS/NECTAR/SVC BAR/CLUB LOUNGE/ELATE/BANQUET
2301 SE 17 ST
WINE GARDEN
608 BREAKERS AVE
WINGSTOP
1703 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
WINGSTOP #1841
1571 S FEDERAL HWY
WINGZ ON WHEELZ LLC
1103 S ANDREWS AVE
WRAP CITY FLL
900 W SISTRUNK BLVD
YOGURT UR WAY
806A E LAS OLAS BLVD
YON DI LOT
1909 SW 11TH ST
YOT
2015 SW 20 STREET
YUMBO GREENS
3325 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
ZITO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
2850 N FEDERAL HWY
Important context for city pages
City pages are comparison tools built from public Florida DBPR inspection data. They help surface local patterns quickly, but they are not official government rankings and they should not replace reading the individual restaurant page before making a decision.
