How many restaurants are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

There are 1,200 restaurants tracked in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Fort Lauderdale?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Fort Lauderdale is 87.7 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Broward County · 1,200 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.

1,200

Restaurants

44.9%

A-Rated

87.7

Avg Score

5,098

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

1,200

Graded restaurants

1,199

Inspection records

5,098

Official source

Florida DBPR

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 has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you’d want, which makes recent inspection history and dispositions especially important.

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About Dining in Fort Lauderdale

Of Fort Lauderdale's 1,199 graded restaurants, 44.9% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 11.8% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 141 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Lauderdale is 87.7 out of 100, based on 5,098 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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