Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County · 1,221 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.
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 Myers 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 Myers
Of Fort Myers's 1,221 graded restaurants, 86.4% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.8% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 10 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Myers is 97.9 out of 100, based on 275 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 30 of 49JET'S PIZZA
13550 REFLECTIONS PKWY
JETBLUE PARK CONCESSION 2
11500 FENWAY SOUTH DR
JETBLUE PARK CONCESSION 1
11500 FENWAY SOUTH DR
JETBLUE PARK SUITE KITCHEN
11500 FENWAY SOUTH DR
JETBLUE PARK VENDING ROOM
11500 FENWAY SOUTH DR
JIMMIE THE BEEF GUY
3664 CLEVELAND AVE
JIMMY JOHN'S
16240 SUMMERLIN RD #301
JIMMY JOHN'S RESTAURANT
2705 CLEVELAND AVENUE
JINGDU JAPANESE BUFFET
13300 S CLEVELAND AVE #53
JIREH MANA HAPPY PLACE
4636 PALM BEACH BLVD
JJ'S CAFE
3550 COLONIAL BLVD
JJS CAFETERIA
11770 A METRO PKWY
JOEY'S CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS
2301 FIRST ST
JOEY'S DOGHOUSE
11770 METRO PKWY A
JONAS KITCHEN
11770 METRO PKWY UNIT A
JONESEZ
13438 PALM BEACH BLVD
JONESEZ BBQ
13438 PALM BEACH BLVD
JONESEZ BBQ II
13438 PALM BEACH BLVD
JORDAN WEBSTER CATERING WEBSTERS SAUCE CO
17565 ROCKEFELLER CIR
JP'S HOT FISH
8040 DANI DR
JULIES MEALS SWFL
11770 A METRO PKWY
K & B'S SHACK
11770 METRO PKWY UNIT A
K SPOT BY JUN
5100 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 310
KEBBY'S FAR BEYOND THE FLAVOR
3615 MICHIGAN AVE
KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE
7949 DANI DR, STE 100
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.
