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Accommodation & Food Services · Lynnwood, WA

Best Western Alderwood

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Best Western Alderwood ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Best Western Alderwood in Lynnwood, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Best Western Alderwood 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 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, Gold Dust West Casino in Reno, NV is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Best Western Alderwood compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Best Western Alderwood runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Best Western Alderwood.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHARMONY HOSPITALITY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27AVI FOODSYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MYONG GOURMET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7REDWOOD HOTEL CASINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KIMI HOTELS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHANE'S RIB SHACK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VINCE'S SPAGHETTI, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOLIDAY INN AND SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE COURTYARD CAFE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARIES HOSPITALITY SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INTERNATIONAL RESTAU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUBWAY 12197 LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CAESARS ENTERTAINMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RADISSON HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DP INVESTMENTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ARIAN LODGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18DUTCH BROS. FAIRFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HILTON HAWAIIAN VILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MARRIOTT COURTYARD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LARRY FLYNT'S HUSTLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Best Western Alderwood, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Best Western Alderwood has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Best Western Alderwood in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Best Western Alderwood sits at penalty rank #1,371 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($1,000 assessed).

How Best Western Alderwood Compares

Best Western Alderwood's 4.00 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 (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-18

Last Inspection

2014-01-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$1,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Best Western Alderwood compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Best Western Alderwood Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 8 0.5
Total Penalty $1,000 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Best Western Alderwood, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

Myong Gourmet $1,000 NY Gold Dust West Casino $1,000 NV Wyndham Vacation Ownership, INC. $1,000 NV BL Santa Fe, LLC $1,000 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Harmony Hospitality, INC. 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Avi Foodsystems, INC. 2 insp. California, PA Myong Gourmet 2 insp. Mount Kisco, NY Redwood Hotel Casino 2 insp. Klamath, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gold Dust West Casino
Reno, NV
2 inspections $1,000
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, INC.
Zephyr Cove, NV
2 inspections $1,000
BL Santa Fe, LLC
Santa Fe, NM
3 inspections $1,000
Puerto Vallarta Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor, WA
2 inspections $1,000
Greek Cafe
Lakewood, WA
2 inspections $1,000

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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 Best Western Alderwood safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Best Western Alderwood's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Best Western Alderwood have? ▼
Best Western Alderwood has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Best Western Alderwood had? ▼
Best Western Alderwood has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-18 and the most recent on 2014-01-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Best Western Alderwood? ▼
Best Western Alderwood has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Best Western Alderwood have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Best Western Alderwood 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 Best Western Alderwood operate in? ▼
Best Western Alderwood operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Best Western Alderwood rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Best Western Alderwood ranks #86,842 (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 Best Western Alderwood's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Best Western Alderwood's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gold Dust West Casino in Reno, NV is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $1,000 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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