How many restaurants are in Fort Myers, Florida?

There are 1,268 restaurants tracked in Fort Myers, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Fort Myers?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Fort Myers is 87.3 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 Myers, Florida

Lee County · 1,268 restaurants

Fort Myers' dining scene is in the midst of a comeback. The historic River District downtown has become a hub for independent restaurants and craft cocktail bars, while the broader community continues rebuilding after Hurricane Ian's devastating 2022 landfall. With over 1,000 restaurants serving a growing year-round population, the city balances casual Florida seafood with an increasingly diverse culinary landscape.

1,268

Restaurants

45.7%

A-Rated

87.3

Avg Score

4,515

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

1,268

Graded restaurants

1,267

Inspection records

4,515

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 Myers 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 Myers

Of Fort Myers's 1,267 graded restaurants, 45.7% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 12.7% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 161 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Myers is 87.3 out of 100, based on 4,515 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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