Manufacturing · Lake Wales, FL

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,000
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. in Lake Wales, FL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Gourmet Classic Salads, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Heidtman Steel in Erie, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 46.2%
of violations were serious: #61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 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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Gourmet Classic Salads…

$4,000
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Gourmet Classic Salads, INC..

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. is the #25,006 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($4,000).

How Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. Compares

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC.'s 3.25 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 (0.25x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-12-11

Last Inspection

2017-03-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

46.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,000 from the initial assessment of $8,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Gourmet Classic Salads, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	13	8.0
Total Penalty	$4,000	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,000	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,000 here).

Dean Baldwin Painting $4,000 NM Shippers Products $4,000 AR Fatte, PBC $4,000 CO Clariant Corporation $4,000 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Creative Stone MFG., INC. 4 insp. Pueblo, CO Wolverine Tube, INC. 4 insp. Decatur, AL Alon USA, LP 4 insp. Big Spring, TX Trienda Holdings, L.L.C. 4 insp. Portage, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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6 inspections $4,000

Great Lakes Lamination

Bristol, IN

2 inspections $4,000

Delta Sheet Metal CORP.

New York, NY

4 inspections $4,000

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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 Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Gourmet Classic Salads, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. have? ▼

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. had? ▼

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-11 and the most recent on 2017-03-24. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Gourmet Classic Salads, INC.? ▼

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,000 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. has 6 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 Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. operate in? ▼

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gourmet Classic Salads, INC. ranks #61,673 (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 Gourmet Classic Salads, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Gourmet Classic Salads, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heidtman Steel in Erie, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,000 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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