Accommodation & Food Services · East Boston, MA

Cactus Mexican Grill

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cactus Mexican Grill has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $41,385
Back wages owed

Cactus Mexican Grill in East Boston, MA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cactus Mexican Grill once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $41,385 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Taco Dale (Aurora, IL) in Aurora, IL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $41,385
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Cactus Mexican Grill

The federal enforcement record for Cactus Mexican Grill in East Boston, MA shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Cactus Mexican Grill to date. The Accommodation & Food Services sector average runs $667 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $41,385 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-08-17 to 2016-08-17, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-08-17

Last Inspection

2016-08-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$41,385

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Cactus Mexican Grill compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Cactus Mexican Grill	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	0.2
Violations	0	0.5
Total Penalty	$0	$667
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,940

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cactus Mexican Grill safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Cactus Mexican Grill's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Cactus Mexican Grill have? ▼

Cactus Mexican Grill has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Cactus Mexican Grill had? ▼

Cactus Mexican Grill has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-17 and the most recent on 2016-08-17. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Cactus Mexican Grill? ▼

Cactus Mexican Grill has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $41,385 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Cactus Mexican Grill been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cactus Mexican Grill, resulting in $41,385 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 Cactus Mexican Grill operate in? ▼

Cactus Mexican Grill operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722513). 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 Cactus Mexican Grill owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Cactus Mexican Grill 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 $41,385 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Cactus Mexican Grill's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Cactus Mexican Grill's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Taco Dale (Aurora, IL) in Aurora, IL is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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