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Accommodation & Food Services · Las Vegas, NV

Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Windsor Mill Hospitality LLC in Windsor Mill, MD is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGATE GOURMET INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GIBRALTAR MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BAYMONT INN & SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARLYLE GRILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MARC ANTHONY HISTORI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TACO BELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUMNER HOLIDAY INN E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TATTE BAKERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0THE GROVE PARK INN R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARTIN BROWER CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BAY VALLEY RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36ROOSTERTAIL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MAGENS POINT RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VALHALLA RESORT MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SALVATORE ITALIAN AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WHITE SANDS OWNER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EL TORO RESTAURANT #2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FAN CLUB THE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SAGE DINING SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAFARI WEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Hard Rock Cafe Inter…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. sits at penalty rank #1,191 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($1,800 assessed).

How Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. Compares

Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC.'s 1.50 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-13

Last Inspection

2017-03-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,400 from the initial assessment of $7,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 3 0.5
Total Penalty $1,800 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Aerie Restaurant $1,800 ME Mountain Trading Company, INC. $1,800 VT Windsor Mill Hospitality LLC $1,800 MD Best Western Heritage Inn $1,800 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gate Gourmet INC. 2 insp. San Diego, CA Gibraltar Management Group INC. 2 insp. Rockville Centre, NY Baymont Inn & Suites 2 insp. Northwood, OH Carlyle Grill 2 insp. Ann Arbor, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Orleans Hotel and Casino, the
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $1,800
Hilton Grand Vacations Club, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $1,800
Aerie Restaurant
Medway, ME
2 inspections $1,800
Mountain Trading Company, INC.
Woodstock, VT
2 inspections $1,800
Windsor Mill Hospitality LLC
Windsor Mill, MD
2 inspections $1,800

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What to do with this record

Use Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. have? ▼
Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. had? ▼
Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-13 and the most recent on 2017-03-08. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC.? ▼
Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,200 (a 75.0% reduction).
Does Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. has 1 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 Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. operate in? ▼
Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. 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.
Where does Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC. ranks #78,503 (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 Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Windsor Mill Hospitality LLC in Windsor Mill, MD is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $1,800 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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