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Accommodation & Food Services · Albuquerque, NM

Comfort Inn & Suites

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Comfort Inn & Suites ranks #20,802 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 1 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$17,250
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#20,802
of 99,447 penalized employers

Comfort Inn & Suites in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,250. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,264 in back wages owed to 15 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 Comfort Inn & Suites once. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,802 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,264 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. For comparison, Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet in Ballwin, MO is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#20,802
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,264
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K 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 Comfort Inn & Suites compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Comfort Inn & Suites runs far above peers (25.8x 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

$17,250 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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

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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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Comfort Inn & Suites.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPAGHETTY WESTERN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1INNS OF USA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CHECKERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LA QUINTA INN & SUITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8LA QUINTA INN & SUITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HOMESTEAD RESORT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CITY CENTER MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10HILTON GARDEN INN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EL POLLO LOCO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COMFORT INN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1DOMINO'S PIZZA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DAYS INN AND SUITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4JIMMY JOHN'S, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TULALIP RESORT CASINO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6OTIE'S TAVERN AND GR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5SUSHI DON, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RAMADA INN BAYSIDE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6TAVERN ON THE WHARF, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CELEBRATION SUITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4QUALITY SUITES NORTH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Comfort Inn & Suites, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8
Comfort Inn & Suites has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 8 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.

Comfort Inn & Suites in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Comfort Inn & Suites is the #255 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($17,250). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Comfort Inn & Suites at rank #18,643 of 22,851 employers ($2,264 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $17,250 OSHA penalties plus $2,264 WHD back wages (11.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Comfort Inn & Suites Compares

Comfort Inn & Suites's 8.00 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 (25.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2017-05-19

Last Inspection

2017-05-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $17,250 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$33,000

Current Penalty Amount

$17,250

Penalty Reduction

47.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,514

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,750 from the initial assessment of $33,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,264
Employees Affected
15
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$151
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,264

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Comfort Inn & Suites owed $2,264 in back wages to 15 employees across 1 case and 17 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 Comfort Inn & Suites compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Comfort Inn & Suites Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.2
Violations 8 0.5
Total Penalty $17,250 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,250 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Comfort Inn & Suites, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,250 here).

Goldtrust Hotel LLC $17,280 WA The Palms at Pelican Cove $17,148 VI Princess Hotel Group LLC $17,382 WV Triple J Saipan, INC. $17,070 MP

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Spaghetty Western 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV Inns of USA 1 insp. Jackson, MS Checkers 1 insp. Decatur, GA LA Quinta Inn & Suites 1 insp. Vancouver, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet
Ballwin, MO
0 inspections $0
McClain's Restaurant
Kemp, TX
0 inspections $0
Dresher Deli
Dresher, PA
0 inspections $0
Great Wolf Lodge of New England, LLC
Fitchburg, MA
2 inspections $19,510
Don Tortaco #3
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Comfort Inn & Suites's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Comfort Inn & Suites against Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Comfort Inn & Suites'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
  • Comfort Inn & Suites also carries $2,264 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 Comfort Inn & Suites safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Comfort Inn & Suites's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 1 inspections, including 7 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 Comfort Inn & Suites have? ▼
Comfort Inn & Suites has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Comfort Inn & Suites had? ▼
Comfort Inn & Suites has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-19 and the most recent on 2017-05-19. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Comfort Inn & Suites? ▼
Comfort Inn & Suites has been assessed $17,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,000 (a 47.7% reduction). Additionally, $2,264 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Comfort Inn & Suites have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Comfort Inn & Suites has 7 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 Comfort Inn & Suites been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Comfort Inn & Suites, resulting in $2,264 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Comfort Inn & Suites operate in? ▼
Comfort Inn & Suites operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). 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 Comfort Inn & Suites owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Comfort Inn & Suites 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 $2,264 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Comfort Inn & Suites rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Comfort Inn & Suites ranks #20,802 (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 Comfort Inn & Suites's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Comfort Inn & Suites's total OSHA penalty of $17,250 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (25.8x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet in Ballwin, MO 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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