How many restaurants are in Hollywood, Florida?

There are 516 restaurants tracked in Hollywood, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Hollywood?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Hollywood is 85.0 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.

Hollywood, Florida

Broward County · 516 restaurants

Hollywood's 2.5-mile Broadwalk along the Atlantic is one of South Florida's most beloved dining promenades, lined with restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops. Beyond the beach, the city's diverse neighborhoods — including a significant Latin American and European expatriate population — support over 460 restaurants offering everything from Argentine parrilla to Jamaican jerk. Hollywood often flies under the radar between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, but locals know it's a food destination in its own right.

516

Restaurants

42.1%

A-Rated

85.0

Avg Score

2,131

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

516

Graded restaurants

515

Inspection records

2,131

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

Hollywood 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 Hollywood

Of Hollywood's 515 graded restaurants, 42.1% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 15.7% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 81 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Hollywood is 85.0 out of 100, based on 2,131 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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