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 19 of 47CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
222 COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 103
CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
421 NE 6 ST UNIT 2
CREPES & CHIMNEY CAKE FACTORY
17 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLV
CROISSANT PARK CAFE
223 SW 17 ST UNIT 2
CROWNE PLAZA FORT LAUDERDALE
455 SR 84
CUCINA MODERNA
721 N FEDERAL HWY BAY 1 & 2
CUISINE LAKAY RESTAURANT
119 W SUNRISE BLVD
CULINART GROUP INC
505 NW 65 COURT
CURVE WAY KITCHEN
215 SW 27 AVE
CYPRESS CREEK KITCHEN
400 CORPORATE DR
D OR RESTO LLC
1933 NW 9TH AVE
DAL CONTADINO TRATTORIA
2775 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD #400
DAMMIANO'S CAFE & BISTRO
1217 E LAS OLAS BLVD
DANIEL'S
620 S FEDERAL HWY STE B
DANIEL'S A FLORIDA STEAKHOUSE
620 S FEDERAL HWY
DANNY'S BBQ CATERING INC
4260 PETERS RD
DARIOS FORT LAUDERDALE
110 SE 6 ST STE 110
DASARA INDIAN CUISINE
925 NE 62 ST
DAVINCIS PIZZERIA
3936-3940 N OCEAN BLVD
DCB EATS
2620 NW 19 ST
DEL MAR
2200 N OCEAN BLVD
DELICIAS CHAPINAS RESTAURANT
1879 DAVIE BLVD UNITS A AND B
DELICIOUS LA MICHOACANA LL
904 NE 62 ST
DELICIOUS LA MICHOACANA LLC
904 NE 62 ST
DENNY'S OF OAKLAND PARK 7458
3151 POWERLINE RD
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.
