CRACKER BARREL #520

CRACKER BARREL #520 does the basics right — an A grade, 94/100, at its most recent inspection on February 18, 2026.

It pulls 4.4 stars across 6,725 reviews and ranks safer than 56% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Orlando. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, keto, paleo, and healthy diners.

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Restaurant details

Health grade
A (94/100)
Violations
6 total — 6 basic
Address
6699 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Diner, Family restaurant, Gift shop, Lunch restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 stars (6725 reviews)
Neighborhood
Airport North
Seats
194
Phone
(407) 240-0103
Website
Official website
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 6,725 reviews
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What diners say — our read

If these 21 reviews agree on a topic, it is front-of-house. Where the staff comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.5, so it reads as a strength. Freshness follows at 24% of reviews, where ratings average 3.8.

15 of 21 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower. Pacing shows up in 19% of reviews as well, averaging 3.3. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 11 of 21.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (94/100), with 6 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That result dates from February 18, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 56% of graded kitchens in Orange County. What the inspector actually wrote up: storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils and plumbing installed & maintained.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    The food is always amazing and keeps us coming back. But the service has been suffering lately. We have to ask for the same thing repeatedly, and the wait for tables with many open tables available is frustrating. The day we were there their A/C wasn't working and they had portable units blowing cold air in. They were doing their best but it wasn't sufficient. It was quite hot and I felt bad for all the workers running around in that heat. Food though, worth it every time. Give the grilled catfish a chance. You won't regret it.

  • June 29, 2026

    Rick was great

  • June 28, 2026

    So the portions were more than enough. To much to eat at one time. I have two big grown sons and we all took to go boxes. Food is reasonable priced. Veterans discount. While most of the food was great, chicken and dumplings, and fried chicken. The sides were less desirable. You would think mac and cheese would be good, not! Some of the others just okay. Corn bread and biscuits worse ever, dry and tasteless. The place itself was nice until I looked up at the lights and it looked like it had layers upon layers of dust/dirt. I didn’t tell my family because they would have wanted to leave. Maybe that's why I couldn't eat all my food. How hard is it to dust regularly.

  • June 27, 2026

    Great food and great service

  • June 27, 2026

    It's only a temporary thing, but try the grilled meals in the foil!! Yummy!

  • June 27, 2026

    Awesome fish fry, large portions, was sooo good. Server was very polite and efficient, my comfort zone!

  • June 27, 2026

    Love breakfast choices.

  • June 27, 2026

    I called ahead as I have a weird allergy and the night shift manager Paul helped me find what I can eat tomorrow. I know my allergy is a pain (silicon dioxide) it's an anti caking agent found in spices. So I really appreciate that he was super knowledgeable about the menu and was willing to help me find something so I don't get sick tomorrow. Most restaurants won't do this for me so this is a big deal.

  • June 23, 2026

    Tried Uncle Herschel's Favorite Breakfast with the yummy Fried Cinnamon Apples and Grits. Choose the Tender Dippers with the Tennessee sauce which was spicy and hot.

  • June 23, 2026

    No ac very hot food not as good as usual

  • June 22, 2026

    I don’t care for this restaurant as much as I used to.

  • June 22, 2026

    So atmosphere woke, bring back the good old stuff! Portion smaller and crispy chicken was not crispy! Disappointed

  • June 21, 2026

    We were told it would be an hour and a half wait time for a table. So we went to a different restaurant.

  • June 21, 2026

    Busy on FDay but made it in reasonable amount of time. Service was great

  • June 19, 2026

    My wife got chicken and dumplings, They came out watery. I asked for a medium rare Burger, I got a well done burger. Some lady was getting all pissed off at somebody else and was yelling and cursing off in the distance inside the store. Our server Nayleen was wonderful, service was great. To bad the food wasn't.

  • June 19, 2026

    La comida aceptable el servicio a la mesa terrible ! No servilletas, no agua , la Comida súper demorada. Terrible.

  • June 18, 2026

    I had the steam veggies mashed potatoes and of cause the best butter biscuits in the south.

  • June 17, 2026

    I was there to spend some time waiting to go to the airport to do a drive through pick up. I only purchased some earrings & sat for a while with a soda. The staff was friendly & accommodating. Store was clean & well displayed.

  • June 17, 2026

    Great food and service, but the new look is so sterile and dining room was so noisy and loud

  • June 17, 2026

    Best pancakes, the whole breakfast was excellent and very attentive and detailed service by Steven, kudos to him.

  • June 14, 2026

    The food is as usual too good and the service is excellent. We had good breakfast before our flight

Overall Score

77 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ 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
7 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
7 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
7 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 10 PM
Friday
7 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. February 18, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×3)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. August 15, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 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)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 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 18, 2026