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 12 of 47ACHSAH'S JAMAICAN RESTAURANT/BAKERY
3069 NW 19 ST
AFAMILY
658 N. FEDERAL HWY
AIR MARGARITAVILLE T1 CENTRAL
50 TERMINAL DR
ALL SPICE
908 W SUNRISE BLVD
ALL SPICE BAR AND GRILL
748 NW 22 RD
ALOFT FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT
501 SE 24 ST
AMC THEATRES CORAL RIDGE 10
3401 NE 26 AVE
AMERICAN TAPAS BAR
2724 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
ANA SNACK BAR LLC
3291 W SUNRISE BLVD
ANDRE'S JAMAICAN KITCHEN
3007 COMMERCIAL BLVD UNIT 101
ANDY'S CORNER COFFEE
721 N FEDERAL HWY BAY 9
ANGELO ELIA THE BAKERY BAR
2104 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
ANTHONY'S CLAM HOUSE AND GRILL
2861 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA
2203 S FEDERAL HWY
ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA
1580 N FEDERAL HWY
ANTHONYS RUNWAY 84
330 ST RD 84
AQUA WATERFRONT BISTRO
701 BAYSHORE DR
ARBY'S #1453
1720 E SUNRISE BLVD
ARBYS 195
924 NW 62 ST
ARCHIBALDS VILLAGE BAKERY
608 BREAKERS AVE
ARCHIBALDS VILLAGE BAKERY KITCHEN
717 BREAKERS AVE
ARIANAS CUCINA
3704 N OCEAN BLVD
ASKANELI
511 SE 5 AVE STE 101
ASU POLLO / INKA TABLE
1115 NE 9 AVE K102
ATLANTIC HOTEL & SPA - POOL BAR
601 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.
