Wholesale Trade · Los Angeles, CA

Canton Food Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Canton Food Company 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

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $6,212
Back wages owed

Canton Food Company in Los Angeles, CA 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 Canton Food Company once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,212 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, C & S Wholesale Grocers INC. in Miami, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,210 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $6,212
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Canton Food Company

The federal enforcement record for Canton Food Company in Los Angeles, CA shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Canton Food Company to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,023 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $6,212 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2020-08-17 to 2020-08-17, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-08-17

Last Inspection

2020-08-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$6,212

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$887

Avg Back Wages per Case

$6,212

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Canton Food Company owed $6,212 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 8 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Canton Food Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Canton Food Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	1.9
Violations	0	5.4
Total Penalty	$0	$9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$4,678

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canton Food Company safe to work at? ▼

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

How many OSHA violations does Canton Food Company have? ▼

Canton Food Company 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 Canton Food Company had? ▼

Canton Food Company has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-08-17 and the most recent on 2020-08-17. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Canton Food Company? ▼

Canton Food Company has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $6,212 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Canton Food Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Canton Food Company, resulting in $6,212 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Canton Food Company operate in? ▼

Canton Food Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Canton Food Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Canton Food Company 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 $6,212 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Canton Food Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Canton Food Company's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, C & S Wholesale Grocers INC. in Miami, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,210 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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