How many restaurants are in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale, Florida has 1139 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Fort Lauderdale?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Fort Lauderdale is 86.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Fort Lauderdale this year?

17 food establishments in Fort Lauderdale have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Fort Lauderdale?

The most frequently cited violations in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Fort Lauderdale?

Subway has the most locations in Fort Lauderdale with 14 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Fort Lauderdale?

Happy House in Fort Lauderdale was shut down on April 24, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Fort Lauderdale compare to the Florida state average?

Fort Lauderdale has a pass rate of 86.9%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Fort Lauderdale?

Food establishments in Fort Lauderdale have an average of 14.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Fort Lauderdale been assessed?

Food establishments in Fort Lauderdale have been assessed $350,935 in fines across 906 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $392 and the largest single fine was $2,600.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Fort Lauderdale restaurants?

457 fire safety violations have been documented across 224 food establishments in Fort Lauderdale. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Fort Lauderdale inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Fort Lauderdale, Florida has 288 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 558 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Fort Lauderdale?

FDACS has issued 1,106 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Fort Lauderdale, including 28 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Fort Lauderdale — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Fort Lauderdale Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Fort Lauderdale, Florida has 1139 food establishments with 16,747 inspections on record. 17 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.9%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.1 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Happy House in Fort Lauderdale, shut down April 24, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $1,600 assessed to Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale on September 2, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

1,139Facilities

16,743Total Inspections

17Closures 2026

86.9%Pass Rate

4.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Titie Restaurant & Lounge	38	238	6
Basilic Vietnamese Grill	35	284	4
Grio Express	53	468	3
Wilton Wing & Pizza	49	338	3
Piman	48	283	3

Fort Lauderdale Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Fort Lauderdale 86.9% Pass Rate 86.9%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Fort Lauderdale 4.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Fort Lauderdale 1.49 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.49

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Fort Lauderdale Restaurants: Recent Closures (5)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 24, 2026	Happy House	Roach activity
Apr 22, 2026	Bokamper's	Roach activity
Mar 24, 2026	Achsah's Jamaican Restaurant/bakery	Rodent, Roach & Fly activity
Feb 23, 2026	Basilic Vietnamese Grill	Roach activity
Feb 11, 2026	Brunia's Caribbean Take Out Restaurant	Roach activity

Fort Lauderdale Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Santorini by Georgios/ Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery	0	Call Back - Complied
May 8	Wendy's 1945	4 (1 high)	Warning Issued
May 8	Dairy Queen Grill and Chill	9 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 7	Santorini by Georgios/ Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery	9 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 7	Mz Fatty's Ice Cream Parlor	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Wendy's #01938	0	Call Back - Complied
May 6	Wendy's #01938	2 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 4	Ferdos Grill	7 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
May 4	Foxy Brown	0	Call Back - Complied
May 4	Gala Venue & Kosher Catering	9 (2 high)	Warning Issued

Fort Lauderdale Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	144,056
08	Proper hand/arm washing	139,752
14	Food contact surfaces	122,063
31	Clean multi-use utensils	121,207
22	Consumer advisory	103,844

Fort Lauderdale Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

906Actions on Record

$350,935Total Fines

$392Avg Fine

$2,600Largest Fine

455Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 2, 2025	Vale Food Company Fort Lauderdale	$1,600	2--2025016611
Jun 20, 2025	Einstein Bros Bagel #775	$1,500	2--2025031858
Aug 20, 2025	6th Floor Lobby Bar	$1,200	2--2025032379
Oct 27, 2025	Hatch	$1,200	2--2025069993
Jan 22, 2026	Panfiyah	$1,200	2--2025065539
Aug 13, 2025	Oldays	$1,200	2--2025009695
Feb 9, 2026	Dunkin Donuts #53	$800	2--2026001682
Dec 22, 2025	Bo's Beach	$800	2--2025080060
Jul 29, 2025	Grateful Juice Bar	$800	2--2025014910
Mar 11, 2026	Mezzanine Kitchen	$800	2--2025081595

Fort Lauderdale Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

457Fire Violations

224Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	200
Exit blocked or locked	75
Fire extinguisher in red zone	72
Propane tank stored inside building	43
Other fire safety violation	41
Cooking without hood suppression	26

Fort Lauderdale Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Fort Lauderdale has 288 FDACS-regulated facilities with 558 inspections on record and 1,106 stop-sale orders issued.

288Retail Facilities

558FDACS Inspections

1,106Stop-Sale Orders

28Orders in 2026

Fort Lauderdale FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 31, 2026	V-tech-enterprise-LLC-425616	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Certificate of Analysis
Mar 31, 2026	Starbucks-coffee-8302-262265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Mar 31, 2026	Starbucks-coffee-8302-262265	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Mar 10, 2026	Afia Foods LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 10, 2026	Afia Foods LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 10, 2026	Afia Foods LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 10, 2026	Afia Foods LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mar 6, 2026	Kwik-stop-421746	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and…
Mar 6, 2026	Kwik-stop-421746	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and…
Mar 6, 2026	Kwik-stop-421746	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and…

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Fort Lauderdale FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	108
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	44
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	40
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	38
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	32

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Fort Lauderdale Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Winn-Dixie	3	170	584
Chevron	3	283	1,145
Shell	3	152	1,169
Starbucks	3	77	1,170
Wawa	2	14	430
7-Eleven	2	84	2,422
World Of Smoke & Vape	2	379	71
Kwik Stop	2	43	262

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Fort Lauderdale: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	14	706	0
McDonalds	11	393	0
Dunkin	9	422	0
Wendys	8	496	2
Hilton	5	219	1
Chipotle	5	244	0
Kfc	4	224	0
Pollo Tropical	4	338	1
Tropical Smoothie	4	193	2
Holiday Inn	3	74	0

Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Fort Lauderdale?: Fort Lauderdale, Florida has 1139 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Fort Lauderdale?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Fort Lauderdale is 86.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Fort Lauderdale this year?: 17 food establishments in Fort Lauderdale have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Fort Lauderdale?: The most frequently cited violations in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Fort Lauderdale?: Subway has the most locations in Fort Lauderdale with 14 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Fort Lauderdale?: Happy House in Fort Lauderdale was shut down on April 24, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Fort Lauderdale compare to the Florida state average?: Fort Lauderdale has a pass rate of 86.9%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Fort Lauderdale?: Food establishments in Fort Lauderdale have an average of 14.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Fort Lauderdale been assessed?: Food establishments in Fort Lauderdale have been assessed $350,935 in fines across 906 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $392 and the largest single fine was $2,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Fort Lauderdale restaurants?: 457 fire safety violations have been documented across 224 food establishments in Fort Lauderdale. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Fort Lauderdale inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Fort Lauderdale, Florida has 288 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 558 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Fort Lauderdale?: FDACS has issued 1,106 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Fort Lauderdale, including 28 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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