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 18 of 47CLOUD CAFE
851 W CYPRESS CREEK RD
CLUCK FACE
1530 N FEDERAL HWY
COAST TO COAST PIZZA COMPANY FORT LAUDERDALE
656 N FEDERAL HWY
COCONUTS BAHAMA GRILL PRO DIVE
429 SEABREEZE BLVD
COF & COFFEE SHOP FT
3209 N OCEAN BLVD
COFFEE SHOP
1100 SE 17 ST
COLADA CUBAN CAFE
525 N FEDERAL HWY #400
COLOMBIAN MOUNTAINS CAFE
3330 NE 33 ST UNIT E
COMFORT INN CONTENTINAL BREAKFAST
3551 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
COMMISSARY 1 AND 2 -WM
800 NE 8 ST, WAR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
CON CALMA SPECIALTY COFFEE
3233 N OCEAN BLVD
CON MURPHY'S
17 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, #R214
CONRAD EMPLOYEE DINING
551 N FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
CONRAD GOURMET MARKET
551 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
CONRAD POOL GRILL
551 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
COOK UP KITCHEN SPACE
6500 NW 12 AVE SUITE 101
COOL DOWN CAFE AND JUICE BAR FORT LAUDERDALE INC
1900 SE 10TH AVE
CORAL RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
3801 BAYVIEW DR
CORAL RIDGE YACHT CLUB
2800 YACHT CLUB DR
CORAL RIDGE YACHT CLUB POINT
2800 YACHT CLUB BLVD
CORTINA'S PIZZA SHOP
922 NE 20 AVE
COUNTRY HAM N' EGGS
2671 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
COURTYARD BISTRO
5001 N FEDERAL HWY
COURTYARD FORT LAUDERDALE NORTH/CYPRESS CREEK
2440 W CYPRESS CREEK RD
COURTYARD FT LAUDERDALE BEACH
440 S SEABREEZE 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.
