CHECKERS #3277

Health grade
A · 94/100
Seminole County rank
Safer than 58%
Diner rating
3.5 ★ · 1,474 reviews
Violations
6 basic
Last inspected
Oct 2025

It pulls 3.5 stars across 1,474 reviews and ranks safer than 58% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Sanford.

Get directions Call (407) 330-3952

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (94/100)
Violations
6 total — 6 basic
Address
1501 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Fast food restaurant, American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Sandwich shop
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.5 stars (1474 reviews)
Seats
28
Phone
(407) 330-3952
Website
Official website
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.5 Community-sourced rating 1,474 reviews
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What diners say — our read

There is no middle ground in these 22 reviews. Opinion on front-of-house is split — those reviews land at 3.4 on average. Freshness and temperature is the next most common subject, in 32% of reviews (averaging 3.9).

Of the 22 rated reviews, 13 sit at four stars or better and 8 at two or below. Speed of service shows up in 23% of reviews as well, averaging 2.6. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (11 of 22).

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (94/100), 6 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. The visit behind that grade was October 3, 2025. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. Ranked against Seminole County, it is safer than 58% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited nonfood-contact surfaces clean and floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained.

If portion size is what you care about, the reviews are the better guide here; if it is the kitchen, the grade is. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    I'm never coming back here again. I know Checkers doesn't serve Gourmet food, but the food I received was just ridiculous. Not only did my fries taste off but my chicken had greenish and gray tones to it and was absolutely disgusting. My biggest issue is the plastic tabs I found inside the box that my toddlers food was in... plastic tabs in a chicken and fries box for a toddler...

  • June 25, 2026

    Jaz was so kind and helpful, always a good experience to have someone with a great personality serving you.

  • May 31, 2026

    Decent wings, food okay but service mediocre. Sorry. Maybe it was just the one I went to. Don't want to diss, so I'll update when I've had a chance to try s different location

  • May 29, 2026

    Absolute garbage service. Gave me a giant bag order in one bag. The bag ripped 30 seconds after walking away and the policy is they don’t remake food. Wouldn’t give me a higher up number or anything. Absolutely disgusting attitudes. Told to “check the bag”

  • May 21, 2026

    At 11:54 May 20th 2026 we had a great experience at checkers the lady at the window (I didn’t get her name) but I really really hope she gets her recognition she was amazing. thank you for the amazing service. good jobs guys.

  • May 8, 2026

    I frequent this place often. The robot is hilarious. Girl at the window is cute, think she is the manager. Always get good food from here.

  • May 3, 2026

    The milkshakes have a very artifical flavor. We got strawberry milkshakes and the strawberry was definitely not real strawberry flavoring. Was very disappointed overall.

  • May 3, 2026

    Worse service. Waited 25 mins for a regular dinner. Unbelievable. Don't come!

  • April 27, 2026

    Ordered extras on my burger through DoorDash did not get any, when I called the restaurant very unprofessional very rude and not even apologetic at all for screwing up the order

  • April 24, 2026

    They are trying to fool people on the mvp meals they are supposed to have 16 oz drinks for the $5 meals and they are giving customers value drinks of even smaller sizes and then rude when you pull it up on corporates website to educated them then refused to give receipt. Read the fine print people. Then they said no that’s only if you order online

  • April 14, 2026

    Fui x el servicio carro. Rapidez. Comida excelente muchacha amable

  • April 9, 2026

    This manager takes her job real seriously fine and gon hassle me about some ranch cups lucky she pretty she told me the only way to talk to her boss was to call during the day or leave a review so hear it is yall need free sauce and I need her to personally call me back to affirm she got this

  • March 21, 2026

    it was cool

  • February 20, 2026

    Honestly this is the best Checker’s I’ve ever been to. I went twice in one week and my food was ready quickly, was hot and fresh, and the employees were very kind and gave service on the level of Chick-fil-a. This is rare for me to experience at a Checker’s and I’m glad to have found this location.

  • February 14, 2026

    These staff members are getting worse and worse!! Patience is not a factor at checkers. The cashier in a red and black jacket crudely rushed me to get the drinks from her hand. Rolled her eyes at me and is heavily breathing at me annoyed in front of my children because I didn’t grab my drink fast enough! I didn’t realize I was breaking the system by moving a bottle my apologies. I have some great days here some awesome interactions but I’ve never had a drink practically pushed into my hand. Safe to say I won’t bother by coming back

  • February 13, 2026

    I’ve eaten here a lot in the past… but I just bit into raw chicken. And I’m about 8 months pregnant. I immediately spit it out because the texture obviously but I am beyond appalled… my husband decided to pick this up around 10:30pm 2/12/26 and he said he got a refund which was kind… but I can’t get over the fact it’s so raw and that I put raw chicken in my mouth pregnant. I know it’s just mom fear of getting some kind of serious bacteria with the baby. I won’t be eating here again - I can’t imagine how this could’ve happened.

  • February 10, 2026

    manager helped explain a menu item and i really appreciated it. food was also hot and fresh.

  • February 10, 2026

    food was well done. manager ensured my order was fresh.

  • February 7, 2026

    The lady working the drive thru between 11pm and 11:15pm on 02/06/26 needs an attitude adjustment. Dark hair, big bun on the top of her head, pale skin and loop earrings that looked like squiggly plastic, tall and a bit stocky. I asked if the AI got the details of my sandwich right (after it read it back a bit oddly) and she stared at me deadpan for a moment before just saying, "yeah." The AI read my order back as having upgraded my combo (with shake) to a large, she handed me a small, I told her the AI confirmed I upgraded and she said, "well that's a small.' I asked for my receipt as proof and she said she couldn't give me one, "my machine is broke," with a smile, and told me to go park. It always takes me forever to get my food while I watch 5 or 6 other orders get completed. I don't know why I continue visiting. Calling the manager in the morning. The food usually isn't terrible. Edit to add: I just opened my sandwich and my bacon is missing! This lady looked me in my face and told me yes when I asked if my sandwich was a crispy chicken only bacon, lettuce, and cheese. I'm at work so I can't go back tonight. (:

  • February 4, 2026

    fresh tasting food and nice customer service. cashier was friendly

  • February 4, 2026

    Tonight my order was hot and neatly made. Just the right amount of sauce and condiments. The cashier was also friendly and they got me take care of quickly. I haven't been here in a while but I'll most definitely be returning.

  • February 4, 2026

    Really great food and wonderful customer service

Overall Score

60 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 14/20
    3.5★ 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
10:30 AM to 2 AM
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 2 AM
Wednesday
10:30 AM to 2 AM
Thursday
10:30 AM to 3 AM
Friday
10:30 AM to 3 AM
Saturday
10:30 AM to 3 AM
Sunday
10:30 AM to 2 AM

Inspection history

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

  1. October 3, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  2. July 10, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)

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: October 3, 2025