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Accommodation & Food Services · Monroeville, PA

Golden Corral

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden Corral ranks #36,302 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,600
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#36,302
of 99,447 penalized employers

Golden Corral in Monroeville, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,600. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 47 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 Golden Corral once. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,302 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $15,288 in back wages owed to 38 affected workers. For comparison, Paisanos Pizza - Woodbridge in Woodbridge, VA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#36,302
of 99,447 penalized employers
$15,288
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($8K 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 Golden Corral compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Golden Corral runs far above peers (14.3x 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

$9,600 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Golden Corral.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROUND TABLE PIZZA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MOTEL 6, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EL RODEO MEXICAN RES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CHILLI DUCK THAI CUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5WING DADDY'S SAUCE H…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO WILD WINGS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SUPER 8 MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1COWPOKE'S WATERING H…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PORTLAND REGENCY HOT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BOB'S TACO STATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COSMO EXTENDED STAY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8EARTH BURGER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SUBWAY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DON JOSE'S MEXICAN R…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0THE SIEGEL GROUP NEV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEW CAPITAL SEAFOOD …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SAFETY HARBOR RESORT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6NACHO DADDY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SUBWAY NEVADA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Golden Corral, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9
Golden Corral has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 9 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.

Golden Corral in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Golden Corral ranks #473 at $9,600 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Golden Corral at rank #7,276 of 22,851 employers ($15,288 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,600 OSHA penalties plus $15,288 WHD back wages (61.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Golden Corral Compares

Golden Corral's 9.00 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 runs far above peers (14.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-07-22

Last Inspection

2013-07-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $9,600 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$16,000

Current Penalty Amount

$9,600

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$24,888

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,400 from the initial assessment of $16,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$15,288
Employees Affected
38
WHD Violations
47
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$402
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,644

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Golden Corral owed $15,288 in back wages to 38 employees across 2 cases and 47 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 Golden Corral compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Golden Corral Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.2
Violations 9 0.5
Total Penalty $9,600 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,600 $2,941
View all 25,016 employers in Accommodation & Food Services →

Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Golden Corral, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,600 here).

Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg $9,576 VA KFC Corporation $9,560 CA Highgate Hotels L P $9,555 HI Worldmark, the Club $9,645 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Round Table Pizza 1 insp. Vancouver, WA Motel 6 1 insp. Barstow, CA El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 1 insp. Moses Lake, WA Chilli Duck Thai Cuisine 1 insp. Boston, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Subway 57241
Odessa, TX
0 inspections $0
Golden Chick
Wylie, TX
0 inspections $0
Mamaroneck Diner
Scarsdale, NY
0 inspections $0
Paisanos Pizza - Woodbridge
Woodbridge, VA
0 inspections $0
Pho Saigon Restaurant
Port Hueneme, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Golden Corral's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Golden Corral against Subway 57241, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Golden Corral'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
  • Golden Corral also carries $15,288 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 Golden Corral safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Golden Corral's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 1 inspections, including 9 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 Golden Corral have? ▼
Golden Corral has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden Corral had? ▼
Golden Corral has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-22 and the most recent on 2013-07-22. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden Corral? ▼
Golden Corral has been assessed $9,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,000 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $15,288 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Golden Corral have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Golden Corral has 9 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.
Has Golden Corral been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Golden Corral, resulting in $15,288 in back wages owed to 38 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Golden Corral operate in? ▼
Golden Corral operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722511). 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 Golden Corral owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Golden Corral 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 $15,288 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Golden Corral rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Golden Corral ranks #36,302 (the upper 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 Golden Corral's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Golden Corral's total OSHA penalty of $9,600 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (14.3x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paisanos Pizza - Woodbridge in Woodbridge, VA 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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