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Accommodation & Food Services · Kansas City, KS

Chinatown Super Buffet

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chinatown Super Buffet ranks #23,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$15,364
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,486
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chinatown Super Buffet in Kansas City, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,364. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $12,892 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chinatown Super Buffet 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $12,892 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. For comparison, The Porter House in Montvale, NJ is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#23,486
of 99,447 penalized employers
$12,892
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 60/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $13K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($13K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Chinatown Super Buffet compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Chinatown Super Buffet runs far above peers (22.9x 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

$15,364 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Chinatown Super Buffet.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFANTASEA RESORTS FLAGSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PARIKH NETWORK LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GATE GOURMET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUNTIE PASTOS RESTAURANT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PREMIER HOTEL MANAGEMENT INC HNC SAN JUAN BEACH HO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES OF PROVIDENCE, LLC III, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BREIT RENO TRS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAXMI NARAYAN INVESTMENTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LAKE TRASK TIMBER TRAILS ASSOC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ECONO LODGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 72118 N. DAMEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RODEWAY INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ANACO BAY INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NOAHS ARK RESTAURANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRIMO GRILL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEMON N' GINGER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAIRY QUEEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARAMARK SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENCANTOS RESTAURANT INC. PIZZA HUT QUEBRADILLAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Chinatown Super Buffet, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Chinatown Super Buffet has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Chinatown Super Buffet in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Chinatown Super Buffet is the #283 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($15,364). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Chinatown Super Buffet ranks #8,248 among 22,851 Accommodation & Food Services employers with WHD recoveries ($12,892).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,364 OSHA penalties plus $12,892 WHD back wages (45.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Chinatown Super Buffet Compares

Chinatown Super Buffet's 3.00 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 far above peers (22.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-04

Last Inspection

2017-12-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,682

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $7,682 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$15,364

Current Penalty Amount

$15,364

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$28,256

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$12,892
Employees Affected
9
WHD Violations
13
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,432
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$12,892

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Chinatown Super Buffet owed $12,892 in back wages to 9 employees across 1 case and 13 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: Accommodation & Food Services

How Chinatown Super Buffet compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chinatown Super Buffet Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 6 0.5
Total Penalty $15,364 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,682 $2,941
View all 25,016 employers in Accommodation & Food Services →

Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chinatown Super Buffet, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,364 here).

G Peg 1, LLC $15,300 NV Quinault Beach Resort & Casino $15,280 WA Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort $15,270 OR El Cajon Management INC. $15,480 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fantasea Resorts Flagship 2 insp. Atlantic City, NJ Parikh Network LLC. 2 insp. New Windsor, NY Gate Gourmet INC 2 insp. Dulles, VA Atk Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

SLS LUX Brickell
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Taco Bell
West Chester, OH
0 inspections $0
Restaurante Brasil
Boca Raton, FL
0 inspections $0
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Belmont, MI
0 inspections $0
The Porter House
Montvale, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Chinatown Super Buffet's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Chinatown Super Buffet against SLS LUX Brickell, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Chinatown Super Buffet's inspection and penalty record is typical for Accommodation & Food Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Accommodation & Food Services sector
  • Chinatown Super Buffet also carries $12,892 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Chinatown Super Buffet safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chinatown Super Buffet's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Chinatown Super Buffet have? ▼
Chinatown Super Buffet has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,364.
How many OSHA inspections has Chinatown Super Buffet had? ▼
Chinatown Super Buffet has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-04 and the most recent on 2017-12-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chinatown Super Buffet? ▼
Chinatown Super Buffet has been assessed $15,364 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $12,892 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Chinatown Super Buffet have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chinatown Super Buffet has 3 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.
Has Chinatown Super Buffet been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Chinatown Super Buffet, resulting in $12,892 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Chinatown Super Buffet operate in? ▼
Chinatown Super Buffet operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722513). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Chinatown Super Buffet owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Chinatown Super Buffet 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 $12,892 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Chinatown Super Buffet rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chinatown Super Buffet ranks #23,486 (the top quarter 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 Chinatown Super Buffet's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chinatown Super Buffet's total OSHA penalty of $15,364 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (22.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Porter House in Montvale, NJ is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 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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