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 5 of 47LA MIA FOCACCIA
6330 N POWERLINE RD
LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
801 S UNIVERSITY DR BLDG A-102
LITTLE BRAZIL
4350 N FEDERAL HWY
LUCKY CAT STREET EATERY
6322 N ANDREWS AVE
MANHATTAN NY PIZZA
1923 CORDOVA RD
NANOU FRENCH BAKERY
2915 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT B
SICILIAN OVEN WOOD FIRED PIZZA
2761 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
THE FLORIDA ROOM
891 SW 34 ST
AQUAYSHENA'S RUSTIC EVOLVING LLC
1115 NE 9TH AVE K116
BANGKOK BISTRO
1527 N FEDERAL HWY
DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL
1804 CORDOVA RD
GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL
1821 CORDOVA RD
IL BACCI PIZZA
3801 DAVIE BLVD #108
MCHAIG INC
2410 W BROWARD BLVD
PANDA EXPRESS FT LAUDERDALE
2644 W BROWARD BLVD
PAPI'S NY PIZZA
6872 POWERLINE RD
PURA VIDA SOUTH HARBOR LLC
1350 SE 17 ST
TAMARINDO HARBOR SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
1025 N FEDERAL HWY
TREASURE'S RESTAURANT AND BAR LLC
81 SW 31 AVE
ACHLA PIZZA
2900 GRIFFIN RD STE 5
BREEZES CAFE
801 SEABREEZE BLVD
FLORIDA BAR AND GRILL
1140 SEABREEZE BLVD
H2OCEAN SEAFOOD MARKET
5975 FEDERAL HWY STE 103
THE MARKET AT BAHIA MAR
801 SEABREEZE BLVD
2 WIZE GUYZ DELI
2809 E COMMERCIAL 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.
