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 17 of 47CEDAR'S PALACE
4060 GALT OCEAN DR
CHAMO'S KITCHEN
1115 NE 9 AVE K103
CHARTROOM CAFE
1180 SEABREEZE BLVD
CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256
400 E SUNRISE BLVD
CHEERS
941 E CYPRESS CREEK RD
CHEESECAKE FACTORY (THE)
600 E LAS OLAS BLVD
CHEN'S GARDEN
1122 W BROWARD BLVD
CHEZ VINCENT
3312 NE 32 ST
CHIBOGS ASIAN EXPRESS
1079 SE 17 ST
CHICKEATAH
1100 NE 4 AVE
CHILI'S GRILL & BAR #142
6302 NW 9 AVE
CHILL N NITROGEN ICE CREAM
2422 N FEDERAL HWY
CHIMA STEAKHOUSE
2400 LAS OLAS BLVD
CHINA BOWL
2863 W SUNRISE BLVD
CHINESE KITCHEN
4822 SW 28 TER
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
6320 N ANDREWS AVE
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 1502
1736 N FEDERAL HWY
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 1860
4850 N FEDERAL HWY
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 1912
1515 SE 17 ST UNIT 101
CHIVAREPAS
1444 NE 4 AVE
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1137
2401 W SUNRISE BLVD
CIAO AMMORE MOZZARELLA MARKET / NAPULEATAN PIZZERIA
2500 E COMMERCIAL BLVD A
CIGAR REPUBLIC USA
3337 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
CIRCLE HOUSE COFFEE
727 NE 3 AVE UNIT 100
CLASE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA
2861 N FEDERAL HWY
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.
