CHECKERS #6261

CHECKERS #6261 does the basics right — an A grade, 97/100, at its most recent inspection on February 19, 2026.

It pulls 3.4 stars across 1,723 reviews and ranks safer than 79% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Daytona Beach.

Get directions Call (386) 255-1613

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (97/100)
Violations
3 total — 3 basic
Address
898 N NOVA RD, Daytona Beach, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Fast food restaurant, American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Sandwich shop
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.4 stars (1723 reviews)
Seats
36
Phone
(386) 255-1613
Website
Official website
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.4 Community-sourced rating 1,723 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Worth separating two things on this listing: how the food is received, and how the kitchen inspects. When the staff comes up here it is usually a criticism, and the ratings attached average 2.4. Freshness is the next most common subject, in 20% of reviews (averaging 1.8).

More reviewers landed on 1 star than any other score — 11 of 20. A third strand, pacing, appears in 15% of them at 4.3 stars. 7 of 20 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 12 are two or lower.

That matters because 10% of reviews raise cleanliness and rate it 1.0 on average — a complaint the inspection record does not support, since DBPR graded the kitchen an A (97/100). That result dates from February 19, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 79% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: nonfood-contact surfaces clean and bathrooms.

The weak part of this listing is the experience, not the sanitation — those are different failures. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    On 6-26.My order was thru the drive thru. I ordered 2 big Buford and a loaded frie, the Burger looked like they just threw it together no pickles, as for the fries small amount of fries very little cheese but Forget the chili. And asked for a receipt the female at the window got upset because I asked.

  • June 27, 2026

    Burger was cold. Wasn’t fresh at all. I regret coming here

  • June 12, 2026

    On Friday June 12th about 615pm I went thru the drive thru employee stated it would be a 20 to 30 minute weight because one of her employees passed out and she was the only 1 working while leaving the drive through. The employee with the headphones on was walking to her car and as I was leaving the drive through she was sitting in her passenger side of her car but. Yet she had an employee inside that fell out.

  • June 6, 2026

    My lovely fresh delicious apple pie dont you want to go buy one yourself now🤮🤬

  • June 2, 2026

    Apparently, when they’re out of menu items, they substitute it with whatever they want instead of refunding your money. And they short charge you on items you ordered. Won’t order from here again. It was a simple order - 2 burgers, 2 fries, 2 drinks, and 2 sides. Got it wrong.

  • June 1, 2026

    The cashier was rude.

  • May 23, 2026

    Ive ordered here twice and BOTH times my food was not made correctly and alao burnt. Im not sure if they don't train the people here or something but the only good checkers location around is on beville rd. No pickles no mustard and all that was left was ketchup and onion on a dbl classic burger? Thats meant to come with lettuce,mayo,onion,ketchup, im not understanding.

  • May 19, 2026

    Online, it says this place is open until 4am. I didn’t realize the business hours were the same as the time the employees got off. I wish this place planned that better so there wouldn’t be any confusion.

  • May 14, 2026

    Big Buford had no tomato and almost no lettuce. Was just meat & cheese.

  • May 9, 2026

    This location is not really following hygiene guidelines with food handling. I watched an employee package chicken tenders with no gloves. After she boxed them I saw her take her hand and wipe the front of her dirty uniform shirt. The tenders were old and really hard. I threw it straight in the trash. So if you get sick eating here. They have poor hygiene here. Charging you all this money and they just as nasty as they wanna be.

  • May 6, 2026

    Funnel cake fries ❤️ ☆MEGA DROOL☆

  • April 26, 2026

    I'm split on my opinion. I go in the morning for breakfast and it's just 1 lady doin it all and doing a fantastic job. She was timely and made sure everything was good on my end. Then I go to grab some 2 for 7s a lil before 5 and there 4 ppl in there taking all the time watching me standing at the window. Take my order an trys charging all the burgers separate then instead of double chz they give me plain single burgers. So long story not short its hit or miss here.

  • April 25, 2026

    Quick drive thru for a quick sandwich and fries..less expensive than some of the bigger chains. Food is always hot and decent shakes and drinks. Newly remodeled! Looks much better. Stopped in to try the new flat bread combo, cheeseburger, fries and drink. Pretty good. I think the flarbread would be better toasted, but still tasty.

  • April 13, 2026

    This was the wirst hamburger I ever had. The hamburger was smaller than you would get on a slider. It was gross. I will never go again

  • April 10, 2026

    Order Machine wasn't taking my order correctly so I pulled up to the window. Was greeted with rude face and tone. I helped them correct my order. Was driving off and I was called back, my chip is broken and they said my card didn't go through. So I gave them my card again and good thing I did because two of my sandwiches weren't in the bag. I park and my daughter and I sit and eat. As we're finishing up we go to the window for a refill and the guy with the attitude tells us they don't do refills. I say well how do we get a refill he says buy another drink. Mind Blown! I won't be going back there and that's sad considering I've been going here for 10 years and never had any issues until today. To management if your team members are having a rough day please advise them to stay home instead of being mean and rude to your customers!

  • April 6, 2026

    I was surprised that a burger that looked so tasty was un eatable. N e ither I nor my friend could eat the food. The Mkshake sucked as well. Threw foid away. The service was awful. Never again.

  • March 27, 2026

    I tried the Finish Line burger and it was quite good. I liked eating at the outdoor tables.

  • March 13, 2026

    I think the restaurant is under new management, because there are new people and they are much better. They are courteous, friendly and made my food right. The outside of the building was re-done and the restaurant looks much better. I was happy with the food, service and atmosphere.

  • March 11, 2026

    Building looks nice now

  • March 10, 2026

    For fast food hamburgers it's good deal. Good evening flavoring of the hamburger was very good. And the service is very fast.

Overall Score

60 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 14/20
    3.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

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

Opening hours

Monday
6 AM to 4 AM
Tuesday
6 AM to 4 AM
Wednesday
6 AM to 4 AM
Thursday
6 AM to 5 AM
Friday
6 AM to 5 AM
Saturday
6 AM to 5 AM
Sunday
6 AM to 4 AM

Inspection history

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

  1. February 19, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. September 16, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

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: February 19, 2026