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Accommodation & Food Services · Needles, CA

Domino's Pizza

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Domino's Pizza ranks #90,772 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$640
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,772
of 99,447 penalized employers

Domino's Pizza in Needles, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $640. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Domino's Pizza 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,772 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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 $446 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Smokey Buns in East Hampton, NY is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#90,772
of 99,447 penalized employers
$446
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 77/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $446 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($446 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 Domino's Pizza compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Domino's Pizza sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$640 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Domino's Pizza.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHZ OPS HOLDINGS INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BEST WESTERN EVERGRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TRAVEL + LEISURE RES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KELLY'S O LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DOWNTOWNER MOTEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOULDER LV HOLDINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10L & M FIREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8900 ROUTE 17 NORTH H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CK INVESTMENTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RELAX INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARROLS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREAT WOLF LODGE & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MAJESTIC INN AND SPA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ZIPS ITS ABOUT TIME, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GIBRALTAR MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PLAZA RESORT CLUB, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BAYMONT INN & SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARLYLE GRILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MARC ANTHONY HISTORI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUMNER HOLIDAY INN E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Domino's Pizza, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Domino's Pizza has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Domino's Pizza in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Domino's Pizza ranks #1,498 at $640 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Domino's Pizza at rank #22,849 of 22,851 employers ($446 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $640 OSHA penalties plus $446 WHD back wages (41.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Domino's Pizza Compares

Domino's Pizza's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-13

Last Inspection

2020-12-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$320

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $320 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$640

Current Penalty Amount

$640

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,086

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$446
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$446
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$446

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Domino's Pizza owed $446 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 3 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 Domino's Pizza compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Domino's Pizza Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 4 0.5
Total Penalty $640 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $320 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Domino's Pizza, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($640 here).

Klamath Falls Qi Corporation $640 OR Wendco of Puerto Rico INC $638 PR Caribbean Restaurant LLC - Fire House Subs 799 $637 PR CK Investments, INC. $636 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

HZ Ops Holdings INC. DBA Popeyes Louisiana Chicken 2 insp. Peoria, IL Best Western Evergreen Inn 2 insp. Federal Way, WA Travel + Leisure Resort Development, INC. 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Kelly's O LLC 2 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Jimmy John's
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0 inspections $0
Glen Rock Mill Inn
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Domino's Pizza's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Domino's Pizza against Smokey Buns, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Domino's Pizza'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
  • Domino's Pizza also carries $446 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 Domino's Pizza safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Domino's Pizza's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 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 Domino's Pizza have? ▼
Domino's Pizza has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $640.
How many OSHA inspections has Domino's Pizza had? ▼
Domino's Pizza has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-13 and the most recent on 2020-12-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Domino's Pizza? ▼
Domino's Pizza has been assessed $640 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $446 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Domino's Pizza been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Domino's Pizza, resulting in $446 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Domino's Pizza operate in? ▼
Domino's Pizza 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 Domino's Pizza owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Domino's Pizza 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 $446 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Domino's Pizza rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Domino's Pizza ranks #90,772 (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 Domino's Pizza's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Domino's Pizza's total OSHA penalty of $640 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smokey Buns in East Hampton, NY 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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