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
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1551 NW SISTRUNK BLVD
BOB & WILSON'S
450 E LAS OLAS BLVD
DEL FRISCO'S GRILLE
501 LAS OLAS BLVD STE 150
FLEMINGS PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR
401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 280
KFC
401 W BROWARD BLVD
LAGO MAR SODA SHOP
1700 S OCEAN LN
OCEAN GRILL
1700 S OCEAN LN
PALM GARDEN
1700 S OCEAN LN
WORTHWYLD
350 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 150
3NATIVES FORT LAUDERDALE
1501 SE 17 ST STE G
CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 190
EINSTEIN BROS BAGEL #777
1499 SE 17 ST
ETHOS GREEK BISTRO
1465 SE 17 ST
IT! ITALY
500 E LAS OLAS BLVD SUITE 200
LITTTLE CUBAN CAFE
3433 GRIFFIN RD
RICE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 115
WISEGUY PIZZA
401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 170
SUGAR BAE
8253 SUNSET STRIP
DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
5810 N FEDERAL HWY
DON CARLIN RESTAURANT
11447 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
EUREST DINING SERVICES
6750 N ANDREWS AVE STE 400
FOGO DE CHAO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
201 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 100
JAVA & JAM
301 E LAS OLAS BLVD
MCDONALDS #7253
6360 N FEDERAL HWY
MICROSOFT OFFICE
6750 N ANDREWS AVE STE 400
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.
