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Accommodation & Food Services · Joliet, IL

Al's Steak House

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Al's Steak House ranks #84,881 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$1,140
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,881
of 99,447 penalized employers

Al's Steak House in Joliet, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,140. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Al's Steak House 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,881 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Casa Garcia's in New Braunfels, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#84,881
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Al's Steak House compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Al's Steak House runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,140 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Al's Steak House.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFBN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NAV ELKO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ANTLERS RESORT & MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RMC HOTEL MANAGER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13INTERMOUNTAIN MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GHAI MANAGEMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHARTER FOODS INC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KB & J ENTERPRISES D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY INN BARON SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FATBURGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAMUEL NAVARRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LA FAT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLIAMS JUMBO DONUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOCA RATON RESORT & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BAYSIDE MOTOR INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUEEN CITY INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TAQUERIA SENAIDA'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TIPS EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FORT MCDOWELL CASINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Al's Steak House, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Al's Steak House has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Al's Steak House in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Al's Steak House is the #1,349 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($1,140).

How Al's Steak House Compares

Al's Steak House's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-08

Last Inspection

2012-10-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$570

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $570 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,240

Current Penalty Amount

$1,140

Penalty Reduction

49.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,100 from the initial assessment of $2,240. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Al's Steak House compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Al's Steak House Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 4 0.5
Total Penalty $1,140 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $570 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Al's Steak House, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,140 here).

Comfort Inn $1,140 WA Holiday Saipan Resort Hotel $1,141 MP Hotel Galleria Saipan $1,141 MP Lyles Motel $1,142 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

FBN INC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Nav Elko, LLC 2 insp. Elko, NV Antlers Resort & Marina, INC. 2 insp. Lakehead, CA Courtyard BY Marriott 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Comfort Inn
Port Orchard, WA
2 inspections $1,140
Casa Garcia's
New Braunfels, TX
0 inspections $0
ZZs Sports Bar Grill
Adrian, MI
0 inspections $0
Alma D Best Room & Board - Alma 3
Bakersfield, CA
0 inspections $0
Saffron Bistro
Nashua, NH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al's Steak House safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Al's Steak House's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Al's Steak House have? ▼
Al's Steak House has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,140.
How many OSHA inspections has Al's Steak House had? ▼
Al's Steak House has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-08 and the most recent on 2012-10-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Al's Steak House? ▼
Al's Steak House has been assessed $1,140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,240 (a 49.1% reduction).
Does Al's Steak House have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Al's Steak House has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Al's Steak House operate in? ▼
Al's Steak House operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Al's Steak House rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Al's Steak House ranks #84,881 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Al's Steak House's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Al's Steak House's total OSHA penalty of $1,140 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Casa Garcia's in New Braunfels, TX is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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