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Accommodation & Food Services · Yakima, WA

Howard Johnson Plaza

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howard Johnson Plaza ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,350
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Howard Johnson Plaza in Yakima, WA 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: $1,350. 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 Plaza 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Yihi Japan in Rochester, MN is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#82,877
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 Howard Johnson Plaza compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Howard Johnson Plaza runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$1,350 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Howard Johnson Plaza.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMISH WEDDING FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFICA HOSTS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RAMADA PLAZA/ATLANTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EXECUTIVE INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HILLSDALE MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35KUMAR MANAGEMENT COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ILS ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CFC REST INC. DBA CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RED LION HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OHM GANESH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EIRAM RESTAURANT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4H.I.E. MACKINAW OPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEVADA CASINO HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RESTAURANTS OPERATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OCEAN RESTAURANT COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORWOOD INN & SUITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HYATT EQUITIES, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NHM SHS CRAIG LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GREAT WOLF LODGE OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNCLE BILL'S PANCAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Howard Johnson Plaza, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Howard Johnson Plaza 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.

Howard Johnson Plaza in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Howard Johnson Plaza is the #1,283 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($1,350).

How Howard Johnson Plaza Compares

Howard Johnson Plaza'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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-11

Last Inspection

2015-01-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $675 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,350

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

Metric Howard Johnson Plaza Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 3 0.5
Total Penalty $1,350 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $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 Plaza, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,350 here).

Georgios Apple Orchard Inn LLC $1,350 MI Ramada Inn Bayside $1,350 FL Four Jacks Hotel & Casino, INC. $1,350 NV Hartselle Foods, INC. $1,364 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Amish Wedding Foods, INC. 2 insp. Millersburg, OH Pacifica Hosts, INC 2 insp. Henderson, NV Ramada Plaza/Atlanta Gateway Hotel 2 insp. College Park, GA Executive Inn 2 insp. Webster City, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Georgios Apple Orchard Inn LLC
Washington Township, MI
2 inspections $1,350
Yihi Japan
Rochester, MN
0 inspections $0
The Burger Joint
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Birra Poretti's - Friendswood
Friendswood, TX
0 inspections $0
Trojan Inn
Toledo, IA
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 Plaza safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Howard Johnson Plaza's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Plaza have? ▼
Howard Johnson Plaza has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Howard Johnson Plaza had? ▼
Howard Johnson Plaza has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-11 and the most recent on 2015-01-05. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howard Johnson Plaza? ▼
Howard Johnson Plaza has been assessed $1,350 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Howard Johnson Plaza have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Howard Johnson Plaza has 3 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 Howard Johnson Plaza operate in? ▼
Howard Johnson Plaza 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 Plaza rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Howard Johnson Plaza ranks #82,877 (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 Howard Johnson Plaza's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Howard Johnson Plaza's total OSHA penalty of $1,350 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yihi Japan in Rochester, MN 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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