Accommodation & Food Services · Cary, NC

Hibachi China Buffet

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $34,762 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers across 2 wage-theft cases.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $34,762
Back wages owed

Hibachi China Buffet in Cary, NC 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. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 12 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.

What the Data Says About Hibachi China Buffet

Hibachi China Buffet in Cary, NC 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, Mexicali Blues in Arlington, VA has 0 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Hibachi China Buffet to date. The Accommodation & Food Services sector average runs $667 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $34,762 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$34,762

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$3,160

Avg Back Wages per Case

$17,381

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Hibachi China Buffet owed $34,762 in back wages to 11 employees across 2 cases and 12 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 Hibachi China Buffet compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hibachi 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 Hibachi China Buffet been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Hibachi China Buffet, resulting in $34,762 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Hibachi China Buffet operate in? ▼

Hibachi 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 Hibachi China Buffet owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Hibachi 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 $34,762 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

How does Hibachi China Buffet's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hibachi 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, Mexicali Blues in Arlington, VA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.