Accommodation & Food Services · Oak Harbor, WA

Applebees Neighborhood

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Applebees Neighborhood ranks #88,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$830
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #88,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Applebees Neighborhood in Oak Harbor, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $830. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Applebees Neighborhood 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, G2G Management Group, LLC in Jean, NV is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $828 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 28.6%
of violations were serious: #88,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Applebees Neighborhood

$830
Accommodation & Food Services avg

$670

What this shows Applebees Neighborhood runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$830 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Applebees Neighborhood.

Applebees Neighborhood has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Applebees Neighborhood in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Applebees Neighborhood is the #1,426 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($830).

How Applebees Neighborhood Compares

Applebees Neighborhood's 3.50 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-19

Last Inspection

2010-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$415

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $415 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Serious

28.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,750

Current Penalty Amount

$830

Penalty Reduction

52.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $920 from the initial assessment of $1,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Applebees Neighborhood compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Applebees Neighborhood	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.2
Violations	7	0.5
Total Penalty	$830	$670
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$415	$2,941

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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Applebees Neighborhood, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($830 here).

Benilda T Stewart DBA Great American BBQ and Cater $831 CA G2G Management Group, LLC $828 NV Win-River Casino $825 CA Woodstock's Pizza, INC. $840 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Roundabout Catering & Party Rentals 2 insp. Sparks, NV M.a.C. Pizza Company, LLC 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Renaissance ST. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa 2 insp. Kingshill, VI Crowne Plaza Hotel 2 insp. Albany, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Benilda T Stewart DBA Great American BBQ and Cater

Alameda, CA

2 inspections $831

G2G Management Group, LLC

Woodstock's Pizza, INC.

Santa Cruz, CA

2 inspections $840

Yadav Enterprises, INC., North Bay Jack, INC.

Ukiah, CA

2 inspections $820

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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 Applebees Neighborhood safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Applebees Neighborhood's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Applebees Neighborhood have? ▼

Applebees Neighborhood has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $830.

How many OSHA inspections has Applebees Neighborhood had? ▼

Applebees Neighborhood has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-19 and the most recent on 2010-03-05. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Applebees Neighborhood? ▼

Applebees Neighborhood has been assessed $830 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,750 (a 52.6% reduction).

Does Applebees Neighborhood have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Applebees Neighborhood has 2 serious 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 Applebees Neighborhood operate in? ▼

Applebees Neighborhood 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 Applebees Neighborhood rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Applebees Neighborhood ranks #88,463 (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 Applebees Neighborhood's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Applebees Neighborhood's total OSHA penalty of $830 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, G2G Management Group, LLC in Jean, NV is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $828 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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