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Accommodation & Food Services · Bangor, ME

Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant ranks #4,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty68% serious
$55,420
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant in Bangor, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,420. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Globe Bar & Cafe in Boston, MA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
67.9%
of violations were serious
#4,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 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 Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant runs far above peers (82.7x 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

$55,420 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,420) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,420 $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 Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCECILIO MURRIETA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DNN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22STAY SUITES OF AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COURTYARD CAFE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FAR WEST PIZZA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JUDYS REST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CARIBE WRAPS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BORACAY GARDEN & GRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DENNY'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAIN STREET CARRYOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOTEL NUEVO MEJICO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SODEXO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BASILICO'S PASTA E V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STARLITE MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIVE GUYS BURGER & F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3APPLEBEES OF STARKVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRUMP INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARY'S PIZZA SHACK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOMEGROWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Howard Johnson Inn &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant sits at penalty rank #48 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($55,420 assessed).

How Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant Compares

Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant's 14.00 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 runs far above peers (82.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-14

Last Inspection

2013-06-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,710

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $27,710 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

67.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

21.4% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

10.7% 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

$61,920

Current Penalty Amount

$55,420

Penalty Reduction

10.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,500 from the initial assessment of $61,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 28 0.5
Total Penalty $55,420 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,710 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,420 here).

Flamingo las Vegas $55,458 NV Chumash Casino Resort $55,328 CA Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall $55,148 NV Caesars Entertainment, INC $54,943 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cecilio Murrieta 2 insp. Costa Mesa, CA DNN, LLC 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Stay Suites of America 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Courtyard Cafe 2 insp. Tumwater, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Castaway Restaurant
Marathon, FL
0 inspections $0
Kitchens of the Bay State, Inc.
Haverhill, MA
0 inspections $0
Sabatino's Authentic NY Pizza
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Indian Monsoon
Durham, NC
0 inspections $0
Globe Bar & Cafe
Boston, MA
0 inspections $0

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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 Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 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 Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant have? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,420.
How many OSHA inspections has Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant had? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-14 and the most recent on 2013-06-19. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has been assessed $55,420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,920 (a 10.5% reduction).
Does Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant has 19 serious violations, and 6 repeat 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 Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant operate in? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant ranks #4,418 (the top 5% 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 Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Howard Johnson Inn & Restaurant's total OSHA penalty of $55,420 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (82.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Globe Bar & Cafe in Boston, MA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 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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