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 14 of 47BEST WESTERN FT LAUDERDALE I95
4800 POWERLINE RD
BFC PLUS
1111 SW 21 AVE UNIT B8
BIG BOYZ RIB SHACK & MORE
655 NW 22 RD
BIG C'S DOWNTOWN PIZZERIA
1509 S ANDREWS AVE
BIG CHILL NIFTY FIFTY (THE)
3291 W SUNRISE BLVD
BIG LOUIE'S PIZZERIA ON SISTRUNK
1712 NW 6 ST
BIMINI BOATYARD BAR & GRILL
1555 SE 17 ST
BIRRIERIA TIJUANA
1111 E SUNRISE BLVD 902
BISTRO MEZZALUNA
1821 SE 10 AVE
BK#16
1445 W SUNRISE BLVD
BK#17855
5556 N FEDERAL HWY
BK#4235
1701 S FEDERAL HWY
BK#5406
5000 SOUTH SR 7
BK#6000
6350 NW 9 AVE
BKK THAI & SUSHI BY CILANTRO
1843 S FEDERAL HWY
BLACK JACK'S RUM BAR & GRILLE (FLAGLER)
505 NE 3 AVE
BLACK PENGUIN CATERING
2551 NW 4TH CT
BLU BY THRIVEWELL, LLC
1709 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
BLUE JEAN BLUES
3320 NE 33 ST
BLUE MARTINI FORT LAUDERDALE
2432 E SUNRISE BLVD
BLUE STEEL PIZZA-MARINA VILLAGE
849 SEABREEZE BLVD K103
BO'S BEACH
600 SEABREEZE BLVD
BOARDWALK/BOARDWALK CAFE
1721 N ANDREWS AVE
BOKAMPER'S
3115 NE 32 AVE
BOKAMPERS
300 TERMINAL DRIVE #157
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.
