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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.

$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

Compliance score

B 89/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $5K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Dairy Queen.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEATHERLY SUITES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MAINLINE AVIATION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2INNTRUSTED, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RANCHO VALENCIA RESO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ENCANTO RESTAURANT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SKAGIT VALLEY CASINO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EQUITY LIFESTYLE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MACON GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RESTAURANTS OPERATOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BENI IGUANA'S SUSHI …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DAIRY QUEEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GODDARD CATERING GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CANDLEWOOD SUITES OA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DISNEY VACATION CLUB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUNNYSIDE RODEWAY INN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HARMON LOOP HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DAY'S INN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CAHUILLA CASINO HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HARTSELLE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OREGON RESTAURANT SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Dairy Queen, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0
Dairy Queen has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Dairy Queen in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Dairy Queen ranks #13,614 among 22,851 Accommodation & Food Services employers with WHD recoveries ($5,249). Dairy Queen carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #13,614 of 22,851 Accommodation & Food Services employers on WHD back wages ($5,249).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $5,249 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dairy Queen Compares

3 OSHA inspections on record for Dairy Queen in Las Vegas, NV, 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 $670 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-31

Last Inspection

2014-06-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

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 $2,941.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$5,249
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$477
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$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 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dairy Queen Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 0 0.5
Total Penalty $0 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dairy Queen, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Weatherly Suites 3 insp. Ocean Shores, WA Mainline Aviation LLC 3 insp. Atlanta, GA Inntrusted, LLC 3 insp. Idaho Falls, ID Rancho Valencia Resort Partners LLC 3 insp. Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Leesport Diner
Leesport, PA
0 inspections $0
China Gate
Ann Arbor, MI
0 inspections $0
Baymont Inn & Suites
Crestview, FL
0 inspections $0
Myrtle Beach Resorts
Myrtle Beach, SC
0 inspections $0
Pepe's - Burbank
Burbank, IL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Dairy Queen's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dairy Queen against The Leesport Diner, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Dairy Queen'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
  • Dairy Queen also carries $5,249 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 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 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M 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 $670 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.
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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.