CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE

Health grade
D · 64/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 6%
Diner rating
4.2 ★ · 4,558 reviews
Violations
4 high-priority and 4 basic
Last inspected
Mar 2026

By score it ranks safer than 6% of Orange County restaurants we grade. The report logged 4 high-priority and 4 basic violations. Its inspections have at least been improving lately. Higher-graded kitchens nearby are mapped below.

D grade · 64/100 · safer than 6% of Orange County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (407) 282-8100

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
D (64/100)
Violations
8 total — 4 high-priority, 4 basic
Address
12201 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Traditional American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Soul food restaurant, Southern restaurant (US)
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.2 stars (4558 reviews)
Seats
296
Phone
(407) 282-8100
Website
Official website
Photo of CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE
Photo: Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.2 Community-sourced rating 4,558 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Recent visits are landing softer than earlier ones did. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.3 stars. Wait times is the next most common subject, in 36% of reviews (averaging 4.2).

How food arrives shows up in 29% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0. The split is 10 positive to 4 negative across 14 rated reviews. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (9 of 14).

Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen a D (64/100), with 4 high-priority and 4 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. The visit behind that grade was March 3, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. On health score it sits safer than 6% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited handwashing and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.

When the crowd and the inspection agree this closely, the signal is worth taking at face value. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 14 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Thanks to our server Jonah tonight for making our date night extra special! My partner can’t eat certain foods due to the pregnancy and he was able to accommodate and help us out with our plate after receiving the serving at the table! He was very kind and provided exceptional service. We are excited to come back again!

  • June 26, 2026

    Food was horrible! I give this place chance after chance, food is always terrible!

  • June 22, 2026

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars — Never Disappoints! Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is easily one of my favorite go-to spots, and this latest visit reminded me exactly why. I came in with a group of friends, and right from the start, the staff was incredibly accommodating. Our waitress was exceptionally hospitable and helpful with getting our table set up and making sure we were taken care of. The kitchen was incredibly fast—our food was out in about 10 to 15 minutes max, and everything arrived freshly cooked, hot, and perfectly prepared. I ordered my usual staple: the Chicken Tender Platter with French fries and broccoli. The tenders were beautifully golden and crispy, just the way they should be. The absolute highlight, though, was trying their new Fried Apple Pie for dessert. It was phenomenal! The empanada-style crust was wonderfully flaky and warm, packed with a sweet, gooey apple filling. Pairing it with the cool vanilla ice cream and that warm cinnamon-apple drizzle made it next-level good. Amazing food, fantastic service, and a great experience with friends. Totally worth it and absolutely worth visiting again!

  • June 19, 2026

    Received a text that said order was ready by 6:50, I park and fill out the information regarding where I parked and it says food will be out shortly. I wait 20 minutes and nothing, I call the restaurant and they proceed to put me on hold for another 15. I walk inside and was not acknowledged by the waitress at the stand who was standing there the entire time until finally she decided to address me and I am taken to the to-go stand where they are completely rude and hand me my food without a word. I leave only to notice that they got my order wrong once I got home…nice

  • June 11, 2026

    Mateo our server tonight are excellent. His very attentive and friendly. I try to put this comment to the tablet in our table but it time’s up.

  • June 11, 2026

    Food was good, server was great.

  • June 11, 2026

    Ribs so tough you need a knife

  • June 8, 2026

    The food was really good and prices were pretty reasonable. I ate ribs and my wife ate fish over rice. The food was really good😋. Our server she was really busy but did a great job anyway. The atmosphere decent It was not overly noisy. My wife and I asked to change tables because we got really cold where we were sitting. And they were quick to move us. I recommend Chaddar's. To anyone looking to just relax and eat dinner I appreciate it that very much.

  • June 7, 2026

    Never disappoints, always good food and nice staff.

  • June 1, 2026

    Milka was our server and she was the most amazing and wonderful server we ever had! I litterally have never had better service at a restaurant till today! We loved her and she was super attentive and fast! She was so very very kind! Couldn’t asked for better! 💕😄

  • May 28, 2026

    Definitely this restaurant keeps getting worse every time. Today was too much — the service was really bad, the food was terrible, and they didn’t understand how we ordered the food. The floor was very wet and my wife slipped. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever come back here again.We were celebrating my daughter’s graduation, and what a terrible experience.

  • May 25, 2026

    Food was delicious, waiter was attentive and food arrived in a timely manner.

  • May 25, 2026

    Had a wonderful experience at this location on a Sunday evening. Our server was absolutely amazing, I wish I could remember his name! The food was hot, delicious and came out fast. They even quickly corrected my steak when it was over cooked. Will definitely return when I am in this area again

  • May 24, 2026

    Out of state visitors from Ga. This is a warm and cozy comforting place. Great menu selection easy to be indecisive. Welcoming and friendly employees. 10/10 place to go

Overall Score

43 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.2★ 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
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. March 3, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. October 17, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed

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: March 3, 2026