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Accommodation & Food Services · Yakima, WA

Grand Buffet of Yakima INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grand Buffet of Yakima INC ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$800
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grand Buffet of Yakima INC in Yakima, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grand Buffet of Yakima INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tulip Valley Inn in Mount Vernon, WA is another accommodation & food services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Grand Buffet of Yakima INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Grand Buffet of Yakima INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$800 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Grand Buffet of Yakima INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEMACOLIN WOODLANDS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AVI FOOD SYSTEMS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GUCKENHEIMER SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GATE GOURMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STARBUCKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARROWHEAD LODGE BRF,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HILTON WORLDWIDE HOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WAFFLE HOUSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PJ'S PIZZA PLAZA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOSELLI & SONS, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IRONROCK TAP HOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DANDELION INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P & H CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TS AND NS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MCGUIRE'S MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DESERT PARADISE RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BENIHANA OF TOKYO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INTERNATIONAL DINING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WHIRL SAN DIEGO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Grand Buffet of Yaki…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Grand Buffet of Yakima INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Grand Buffet of Yakima INC in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Grand Buffet of Yakima INC is the #1,437 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($800).

How Grand Buffet of Yakima INC Compares

Grand Buffet of Yakima INC's 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-01

Last Inspection

2010-06-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$800

Current Penalty Amount

$800

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Grand Buffet of Yakima INC compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grand Buffet of Yakima INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 8 0.5
Total Penalty $800 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grand Buffet of Yakima INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($800 here).

The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC $800 CA Vaidehi INC. DBA Clarion Inn $800 MI Hear Holdings LLC DBA Zoup Portage Crossings $800 MI Philbach INC DBA Freddies Tavern $800 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 2 insp. Farmington, PA Avi Food Systems, INC 2 insp. Warren, OH The Suites 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Guckenheimer Services LLC 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $800
Sporty's Beef-N-Brew
Everett, WA
2 inspections $800
Vaidehi INC. DBA Clarion Inn
Kalamazoo, MI
2 inspections $800
Tulip Valley Inn
Mount Vernon, WA
4 inspections $800
Hear Holdings LLC DBA Zoup Portage Crossings
Portage, MI
2 inspections $800

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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 Grand Buffet of Yakima INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grand Buffet of Yakima INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Grand Buffet of Yakima INC have? ▼
Grand Buffet of Yakima INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $800.
How many OSHA inspections has Grand Buffet of Yakima INC had? ▼
Grand Buffet of Yakima INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-01 and the most recent on 2010-06-23. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grand Buffet of Yakima INC? ▼
Grand Buffet of Yakima INC has been assessed $800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Grand Buffet of Yakima INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Grand Buffet of Yakima INC has 2 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 Grand Buffet of Yakima INC operate in? ▼
Grand Buffet of Yakima INC operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grand Buffet of Yakima INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grand Buffet of Yakima INC ranks #88,995 (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 Grand Buffet of Yakima INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grand Buffet of Yakima INC's total OSHA penalty of $800 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tulip Valley Inn in Mount Vernon, WA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $800 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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