Accommodation & Food Services · Las Vegas, NV

Dairy Queen

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dairy Queen has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: $5,249
Back wages owed

Dairy Queen in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 17 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dairy Queen 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,249 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Myrtle Beach Resorts in Myrtle Beach, SC 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: $5,249
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Dairy Queen

The federal enforcement record for Dairy Queen in Las Vegas, NV shows 3 OSHA inspections 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 Dairy Queen to date. The Accommodation & Food Services sector average runs $667 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $5,249 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-31 to 2014-06-24, a window of roughly 4 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-08-31

Last Inspection

2014-06-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, 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

$5,249

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$477

Avg Back Wages per Case

$2,625

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Dairy Queen owed $5,249 in back wages to 11 employees across 2 cases 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 Dairy Queen compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dairy Queen	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	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 Dairy Queen safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dairy Queen's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 3 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 Dairy Queen have? ▼

Dairy Queen 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 Dairy Queen had? ▼

Dairy Queen has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-31 and the most recent on 2014-06-24. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dairy Queen? ▼

Dairy Queen has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $5,249 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Dairy Queen been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Dairy Queen, resulting in $5,249 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Dairy Queen operate in? ▼

Dairy Queen operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). 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 Dairy Queen owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Dairy Queen 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 $5,249 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

How does Dairy Queen's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dairy Queen's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Myrtle Beach Resorts in Myrtle Beach, SC 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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