BACK YARD BURGERS

BACK YARD BURGERS grades a B — 88/100 — a solid-but-not-spotless result at its latest Seminole County inspection on April 15, 2026.

By health score it ranks safer than 40% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. Its last report logged 1 high-priority and 4 basic violations. Diners give it 4.4 across 2,716 reviews. Menus here flag options for keto and paleo diners.

B · 88/100 · safer than 40% of Seminole County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (407) 862-0660

Restaurant details

Health grade
B (88/100)
Violations
5 total — 1 high-priority, 4 basic
Address
290 S ST 434, Altamonte Springs, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Hamburger restaurant, American restaurant, Fast food restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 stars (2716 reviews)
Seats
16
Phone
(407) 862-0660
Website
Official website
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Photo: Back Yard Burgers

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 2,716 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Opinion on the staff is split — those reviews land at 3.8 on average.

What nobody raises here is serving size — it goes unmentioned across all 19 reviews. Of the 19 rated reviews, 16 sit at four stars or better and 3 at two or below. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 14 of 19.

The kitchen graded a B (88/100) on 1 high-priority and 4 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That result dates from April 15, 2026. Ranked against Seminole County, it is safer than 40% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    While some places "talk the talk" for great food, Backyard Burgers delivers on all fronts! This not-so-hidden gem serves some of the best food that you will find in Altamonte, and the selections are great. We normally order the wild turkey burger, and enjoy it so much, that it has become a weekly thing for us. There is a nice outdoor seating area, and you can just tell that the venue is working hard to constantly update the area for customers. If you are looking for great food at a very reasonable price, I would highly recommend Backyard Burgers....just be sure to please leave a few of the wild turkey burgers for me! 😀

  • June 23, 2026

    We've always loved this place. Visiting Orlando so had to go. Was a little worried it has no indoor seating but the swing bench tables were even better. Food was awesome as always. Highly recommend!

  • June 20, 2026

    Maravilloso Lugar. Saludos a Miss Kim

  • June 15, 2026

    May 2026

  • June 14, 2026

    AWESOME FOOD. DO NOT USE TOAST TO ORDER. NO RECOURSE AND ORDER ARRIVES EXTREMELY LATE AND COLD.

  • June 11, 2026

    Some the best burgers I have had. Need more spots throughout Florida

  • June 9, 2026

    Great bugers

  • June 8, 2026

    Very good hamburgers and chicken sandwiches at a reasonable price. Service is fast and efficient.

  • June 7, 2026

    Very upset with the service I purchased food for my wife and I at 8:37 pm went home to enjoy it but our order was wrong I went 20 mins back to this location from my home for them to tell me if I want then to remake the two milkshakes that they would need me to go 20 mins back home an com another 20 mins to get new ones they replaced my food but not my shakes very disappointing now I have two melted shakes going in the trash where there management should be highly disappointed if I could give zero stars I would

  • June 5, 2026

    Burgers are delicious. Burgers priced well. Fries and drinks are priced terribly. Too bad that you're forced to carry out, or eat in FL heat.

  • June 4, 2026

    Have loved backyard burger for years!! So happy to find one to introduce my husband to BYB the best bacon blackened cheeseburger ever!!

  • June 3, 2026

    Love the outdoor seating options like picnic tables with windy fans and the swing set. BEST WAFFLE FRIES and milkshakes! Ordered the blue cheese burger and had big pieces of blue cheese very tasty vut a little to salty and overpowering for my liking. Great laye night service

  • June 3, 2026

    Yummiest

  • May 31, 2026

    I used to get this crispy delicious chicken sandwich to now the last 2 times the chicken is flat not crispy at all and the meat has no flavor, I am done with your place you definitely change the chicken patty

  • May 31, 2026

    Deli deli deli

  • May 30, 2026

    Best burgers in Central Florida. Begging for a second location on Semoran close to the airport. I would fly into Orlando just for these burgers.

  • May 29, 2026

    Clean environment, respectful and helpful staff, wide variety of burger selection, great tasting food, dual drive thru windows

  • May 26, 2026

    Jackson was amazing

  • May 18, 2026

    This place has the best burgers ever. You can taste the smokiness in the burgers it never disappoints. We love the swings on the outside ..🙌

Overall Score

59 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
10 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
10 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
10 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
10 AM to 12 AM
Friday
10 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
10 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
10 AM to 12 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 15, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  2. September 19, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to BACK YARD BURGERS, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • SUBWAY

    4★ 0.1 mi away

  • QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL

    4.2★ 0.1 mi away

  • PANERA BREAD #3316

    4★ 0.1 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 15, 2026