Accommodation & Food Services · Omaha, NE

Grand China Buffet

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $127,172 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
0
OSHA inspections
$127,172
Back wages owed

Grand China Buffet in Omaha, NE has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Grand China Buffet

Grand China Buffet in Omaha, NE has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Sedona Taphouse in Cliffside Park, NJ has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Grand China Buffet to date. The Accommodation & Food Services sector average runs $667 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $127,172 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$127,172
Employees Affected
9
WHD Violations
15
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$14,130
Avg Back Wages per Case
$127,172

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Grand China Buffet owed $127,172 in back wages to 9 employees across 1 case and 15 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 Grand China Buffet compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grand China Buffet Industry Avg
Inspections 0 0.2
Violations 0 0.5
Total Penalty $0 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,940

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Grand China Buffet been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Grand China Buffet, resulting in $127,172 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Grand China Buffet operate in?
Grand China Buffet operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Grand China Buffet owes me wages?
If you believe Grand China Buffet 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 $127,172 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Grand China Buffet's safety record compare to industry average?
Grand China Buffet's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sedona Taphouse in Cliffside Park, NJ is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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