Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County · 1,153 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 1,153 graded restaurants, 86.9% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.2% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 2 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Lauderdale is 98.2 out of 100, based on 261 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 11 of 47WINGS & MORE
2525 W DAVIE BLVD
DRAGON INN
3257 DAVIE BLVD
EMBARCADERO 41
350 SE 2 ST SUITE CU2A
KOJI & COAL
3558 N OCEAN BLVD
KRISTOF'S KAFE
8912 W SR 84
LAS CARNITAS INC
3221 W DAVIE BLVD
LUDLOW COFFEE SUPPLY
110 E BROWARD BLVD STE 110
PANFIYAH
3582 W BROWARD BLVD
SARPINOS PIZZERIA
100 E BROWARD BLVD STE 103
SASAYA JAPANESE MARKET
1956 E SUNRISE BLVD
PINKY'S TACOS
3601 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
REGGAE BEETS
1620 WEST SR 84
YA HALLA LLC
1403 NW 27 AVE
G&G ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE
6500 NW 12TH AVE, STE 101
1115 NE 9TH AVE FTL LLC
1115 NE 9 AVE
15TH STREET FISHERIES REST
1900 SE 15 ST
17TH STREET HOTEL OPERATIONS LLC
1617 SE 17 ST
3-J CATERING LLC
100 SW 3 AVE
3030 KITCHEN
3030 HOLIDAY DR
411 SOUTH BAR AND GRILL
411 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
62900 SUBWAY INC
1951 NW 9TH AVE UNIT 19
6TH FLOOR LOBBY BAR
299 FEDERAL HWY
A-5 BAR
3101 BAYSHORE DR
A&S DELI AND BAKERY
5640 N FEDERAL HWY
A4 WARMING KITCHEN
401 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
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.
