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Accommodation & Food Services · Saipan, MP

Big Garden Restaurant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Garden Restaurant has a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,900
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Big Garden Restaurant in Saipan, MP has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,900. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Garden Restaurant 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Charleys Cheesesteaks in San Antonio, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
64%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Big Garden Restaurant compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Big Garden Restaurant runs far above peers (14.8x 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

$9,900 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Big Garden Restaurant

The federal enforcement record for Big Garden Restaurant in Saipan, MP includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (100.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $9,900 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,900 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,950. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs far above peers (14.8x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-02-08 to 2011-07-26, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-08

Last Inspection

2011-07-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,950 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% 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

$9,900

Current Penalty Amount

$9,900

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,900

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Big Garden Restaurant compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big Garden Restaurant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 1 0.5
Total Penalty $9,900 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,950 $2,940
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Garden Restaurant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Big Garden Restaurant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Big Garden Restaurant have? ▼
Big Garden Restaurant has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Big Garden Restaurant had? ▼
Big Garden Restaurant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-08 and the most recent on 2011-07-26. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big Garden Restaurant? ▼
Big Garden Restaurant has been assessed $9,900 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Big Garden Restaurant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Big Garden Restaurant has 0 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.
Has Big Garden Restaurant been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Big Garden Restaurant, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Big Garden Restaurant operate in? ▼
Big Garden Restaurant operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Big Garden Restaurant owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Big Garden Restaurant owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Big Garden Restaurant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Big Garden Restaurant's total OSHA penalty of $9,900 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer (14.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Charleys Cheesesteaks in San Antonio, TX is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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