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 16 of 47CAFE SEVILLE
2764-2768 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
CAFE VICO INC
1125 N FEDERAL HWY
CAFFE EUROPA
910 E LAS OLAS BLVD
CALI'S LEMONADE EXPRESS
3055 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
2301 N FEDERAL HWY
CALUSSO
2301 SE 17 ST
CAMBRIA HOTEL FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH
2231 N OCEAN BLVD
CAPITAL BAGEL # 2
195 N FEDERAL HWY, FT LAUDERDALE
CAPRICE
2950 NE 32 AVE
CAPRICHOS MEXICANOS
5333 N STATE ROUTE 7
CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
1430 SE 17 ST
CARRIE B II
440 N NEW RIVER DR EAST
CARROT EXPRESS
515 E LAS OLAS BLVD, SUITE 100
CARVEL AND BLIMPIE
3600 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
CASA D'ANGELO
1201 N FEDERAL HWY
CASA FRIDA INC
5441-43 N FEDERAL HWY
CASA MONARCA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND TEQUILA BAR
2980 N FEDERAL HWY
CASA NOBLE/HARVEST & GROUNDS
300 TERMINAL DRIVE, TERMINAL 4G
CASA PLAYA RESTAURANT
401 N BIRCH RD CU-1
CASA SENSEI
1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101
CASAVANA RESTAURANT & TAKE-OUT
300 TERMINAL DR TERM4/CON G 2-156
CATALINA
2950 NE 32 AVE
CATERING BY KERRISHA
6472 NW 5 WAY
CATERING BY MARK
4153 SW 47 AVE #101
CECY 24
1115 NE 9 AVE K122
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.
