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Gold Taste Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gold Taste Foods ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$420
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gold Taste Foods in Houston, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $420. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $27,394 in back wages owed to 82 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gold Taste Foods once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $27,394 in back wages owed to 82 affected workers. For comparison, SWD Urethane in Mesa, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers
$27,394
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $27K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($27K 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 Gold Taste Foods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gold Taste Foods runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$420 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Gold Taste Foods.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINNOVISION LED, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7PUEBLA ENTERPRISE, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PRECON MARINE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DUCTCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4DAEHAN SOLUTIONS ALA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SO ONO FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LEO'S PALLETS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3WEST COAST MACHINING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7LOTTE CHEMICAL ALABA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SKYLINE STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ROBSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11CAHOON FARMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7ANHOLT TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WONDER BAGELS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ELEVATION BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN ASPHALT PAV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ADVANCED CABLE TIES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SCHUCO USA LLLP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Gold Taste Foods, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Gold Taste Foods has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Gold Taste Foods in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Gold Taste Foods sits at penalty rank #34,120 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($420 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Gold Taste Foods ranks #1,212 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($27,394).

Combined federal exposure here: $420 OSHA penalties plus $27,394 WHD back wages (98.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Gold Taste Foods Compares

Gold Taste Foods's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-07-23

Last Inspection

2013-07-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$420

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $420 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$420

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$27,814

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $280 from the initial assessment of $700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$27,394
Employees Affected
82
WHD Violations
83
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$334
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$27,394

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Gold Taste Foods owed $27,394 in back wages to 82 employees across 1 case and 83 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: Manufacturing

How Gold Taste Foods compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gold Taste Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $420 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $420 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gold Taste Foods, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($420 here).

Advanced Pattern and Mold CORP. $420 CA Largo Tank & Equipment INC. $420 NM Better Built Truss, LLC $420 CA Armour Eckrich Meats LLC $420 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Innovision Led 1 insp. Buffalo, NY Puebla Enterprise, INC. 1 insp. West New York, NJ Precon Marine 1 insp. Chesapeake, VA Ductco, LLC 1 insp. Bloomfield, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marquez Brothers International, INC.
Hanford, CA
4 inspections $27,815
SWD Urethane
Mesa, AZ
1 inspections $0
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Sugar Land, TX
2 inspections $27,806
Arrow Box Company of ST Louis
Kirkwood, MO
2 inspections $27,804
Southern Forest Products, L.L.C.
Appalachia, VA
2 inspections $27,825

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What to do with this record

Use Gold Taste Foods's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Gold Taste Foods against Marquez Brothers International, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Gold Taste Foods's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Gold Taste Foods also carries $27,394 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 Gold Taste Foods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gold Taste Foods's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Gold Taste Foods have? ▼
Gold Taste Foods has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $420.
How many OSHA inspections has Gold Taste Foods had? ▼
Gold Taste Foods has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-23 and the most recent on 2013-07-23. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gold Taste Foods? ▼
Gold Taste Foods has been assessed $420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $700 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $27,394 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Gold Taste Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Gold Taste Foods, resulting in $27,394 in back wages owed to 82 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Gold Taste Foods operate in? ▼
Gold Taste Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Gold Taste Foods owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Gold Taste Foods 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 $27,394 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Gold Taste Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gold Taste Foods ranks #93,924 (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 Gold Taste Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gold Taste Foods's total OSHA penalty of $420 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, SWD Urethane in Mesa, AZ is a similar manufacturing 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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