Retail Trade · Paterson, NJ

El Nuevo Bodegon

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), El Nuevo Bodegon has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$21,541
Back wages owed

El Nuevo Bodegon in Paterson, NJ has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 El Nuevo Bodegon once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $21,541 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Kim Hong Noodle CO., INC. in San Francisco, CA is another retail trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $21,505 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$21,541
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $22K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($22K 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is El Nuevo Bodegon.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedZECK FORD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2EXCEL SPORTSWEAR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCDONALD'S, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HALLADAY MOTORS INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7RIVER CITY PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCDONALDS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CHO THANH BINH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LARAMIE GM AUTO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3RANDALLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DUBLIN HYUNDAI, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 27-ELEVEN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TERRIBLE HERBST, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ONTARIO ORCHARDS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0THE GOLF WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HERRERA'S MEAT MARKET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MAPCO EXPRESS INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6MCDONALD AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LAFONTAINE FORD OF B…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KROGER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LA MICHOACANA MEAT M…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1El Nuevo Bodegon, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0
El Nuevo Bodegon has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

El Nuevo Bodegon in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, El Nuevo Bodegon ranks #1,460 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($21,541). El Nuevo Bodegon carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #1,460 of 8,492 Retail Trade employers on WHD back wages ($21,541).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $21,541 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How El Nuevo Bodegon Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for El Nuevo Bodegon in Paterson, NJ, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against El Nuevo Bodegon to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,898 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-09-04

Last Inspection

2012-09-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$21,541
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$7,180
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$21,541

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that El Nuevo Bodegon owed $21,541 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 7 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: Retail Trade

How El Nuevo Bodegon compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric El Nuevo Bodegon Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.8
Violations 0 1.7
Total Penalty $0 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for El Nuevo Bodegon, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

Use El Nuevo Bodegon's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare El Nuevo Bodegon against Exotic Warehouse Wines & Liquors, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether El Nuevo Bodegon's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • El Nuevo Bodegon also carries $21,541 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 El Nuevo Bodegon safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, El Nuevo Bodegon's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does El Nuevo Bodegon have?
El Nuevo Bodegon 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 El Nuevo Bodegon had?
El Nuevo Bodegon has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-04 and the most recent on 2012-09-04. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for El Nuevo Bodegon?
El Nuevo Bodegon has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $21,541 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has El Nuevo Bodegon been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against El Nuevo Bodegon, resulting in $21,541 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does El Nuevo Bodegon operate in?
El Nuevo Bodegon operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if El Nuevo Bodegon owes me wages?
If you believe El Nuevo Bodegon 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 $21,541 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does El Nuevo Bodegon's safety record compare to industry average?
El Nuevo Bodegon's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kim Hong Noodle CO., INC. in San Francisco, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $21,505 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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