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Wholesale Trade · Tacoma, WA

Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice ranks #83,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,260
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Biagi Bros INC in Auburn, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,260 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#83,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$1,260 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLAMM ORCHARDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HALPERNS' STEAK AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESCO DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15EBY F A DAVIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46BROCK AUTO PARTS & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41COMPUTERIZED MILLWOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CIBOVITA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMAHA NEON SIGN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL PLUMBING SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILL HAVEN FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOP METAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEONARD FOUNTAIN SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33MILLER GLASS & GLAZI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANGELAND COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DICARLO DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRAWFORD ELECTRIC SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMOSKEAG BEVERAGES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASH'S SCRAP METAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER COMMODITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IMPORT GLASS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Cash & Carry Smart F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice is the #3,890 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($1,260).

How Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice Compares

Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-24

Last Inspection

2014-02-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$630

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $630 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

33.3% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,260

Current Penalty Amount

$1,260

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $1,260 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $630 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,260 here).

Market Grocery Company $1,260 GA Klamath Algae Products INC $1,260 OR Meriden Grain CO. $1,260 IL Oscar Winski Company $1,268 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Flamm Orchards, INC. 2 insp. Cobden, IL Halperns' Steak and Seafood Company LLC 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Wesco Distribution, INC. 2 insp. West Haven, CT Eby F a Davis LLC 2 insp. Baltimore, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Biagi Bros INC
Auburn, WA
2 inspections $1,260
Market Grocery Company
Forest Park, GA
3 inspections $1,260
Helget Gas Products
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
Klamath Algae Products INC
Klamath Falls, OR
3 inspections $1,260
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice
Olympia, WA
2 inspections $1,260

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What to do with this record

Use Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 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 Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice have? ▼
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,260.
How many OSHA inspections has Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice had? ▼
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-24 and the most recent on 2014-02-05. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice? ▼
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice has been assessed $1,260 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice has 0 serious violations, and 3 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.
What industry does Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice operate in? ▼
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice ranks #83,544 (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 Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice's total OSHA penalty of $1,260 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Biagi Bros INC in Auburn, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,260 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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