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Accommodation & Food Services · Seattle, WA

Gate Gourmet INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gate Gourmet INC ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty70% serious
$3,900
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gate Gourmet INC in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gate Gourmet INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 far above peers (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Papa John's Pizza (189 Avenue) in Brooklyn, NY is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gate Gourmet INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Gate Gourmet INC runs far above peers (5.8x 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

$3,900 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Gate Gourmet INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHERATON LAGUNA GUAM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ENDURA ASSOCIATES, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BEST WESTERN AIRPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19HEART 6 RANCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DAYS INN AT THE FALLS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BEGA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2XANTERRA PARKS & RES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GREENBRIER HOTEL COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DENNIS M. REDFIELD, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TEAM DRIVE IN ANDERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PPE CASINO RESORTS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2IMPERIAL PACIFIC RES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CACTUS PETE'S, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LUCKY 7 CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16KING CHRISTIAN HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WESTERN VILLAGE INN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CLAREMONT HOTEL LAS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NMB PROPERTIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SIEGEL SUITES - CAMB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12VICTORIAN INN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Gate Gourmet INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Gate Gourmet INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Gate Gourmet INC in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Gate Gourmet INC is the #866 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($3,900).

How Gate Gourmet INC Compares

Gate Gourmet INC's 3.33 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 (5.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-05-02

Last Inspection

2014-04-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $1,300 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$5,450

Current Penalty Amount

$3,900

Penalty Reduction

28.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,550 from the initial assessment of $5,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Gate Gourmet INC compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gate Gourmet INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 10 0.5
Total Penalty $3,900 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gate Gourmet INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,900 here).

Aqua Hotels and Resorts, INC. $3,900 HI Desert Lodge $3,892 CA The Aviator Restaurant $3,911 NY Apple Valley BV Restaurant, LLC $3,875 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort 3 insp. Tamuning, GU Endura Associates, INC 3 insp. Albuquerque, NM Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel 3 insp. Reno, NV Heart 6 Ranch LLC 3 insp. Moran, WY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Best Western St. Michael's
Saint Michaels, MD
0 inspections $0
Papa John's Pizza (189 Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Rico's Antojerias
Odessa, TX
0 inspections $0
El Nino Mexican Restaurant
Franklin, IN
0 inspections $0
17th Street Cafe
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Gate Gourmet INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gate Gourmet INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 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 Gate Gourmet INC have? ▼
Gate Gourmet INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Gate Gourmet INC had? ▼
Gate Gourmet INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-02 and the most recent on 2014-04-25. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gate Gourmet INC? ▼
Gate Gourmet INC has been assessed $3,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,450 (a 28.4% reduction).
Does Gate Gourmet INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gate Gourmet INC 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.
What industry does Gate Gourmet INC operate in? ▼
Gate Gourmet INC operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722320). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gate Gourmet INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gate Gourmet INC ranks #62,231 (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 Gate Gourmet INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gate Gourmet INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,900 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (5.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Papa John's Pizza (189 Avenue) in Brooklyn, 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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