Wholesale Trade · Portland, ME

Independent Restaurant Supply

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Independent Restaurant Supply ranks #27,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty44% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$13,261
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #27,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Independent Restaurant Supply in Portland, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,261. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Independent Restaurant Supply 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pacific Packaging Products, INC. in Wilmington, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,300 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 44.4%
of violations were serious: #27,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Independent Restaurant…

$13,261
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Independent Restaurant Supply runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$13,261 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Independent Restaurant Supply.

Independent Restaurant Supply has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Independent Restaurant Supply in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Independent Restaurant Supply sits at penalty rank #1,307 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($13,261 assessed).

How Independent Restaurant Supply Compares

Independent Restaurant Supply's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-04-15

Last Inspection

2019-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,631

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $6,631 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

44.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

11.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$18,945

Current Penalty Amount

$13,261

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,684 from the initial assessment of $18,945. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Independent Restaurant Supply compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Independent Restaurant Supply	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	9	5.5
Total Penalty	$13,261	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,631	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Independent Restaurant Supply, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,261 here).

Cuisine Solutions, INC. $13,275 VA Jetro Holdings INC. $13,232 NY Pacific Packaging Products, INC. $13,300 MA Trusouth Oil, LLC $13,300 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aspen Refrigerants INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA American Select Tubing, LLC 2 insp. Mattoon, IL Jetro Holdings, LLC 2 insp. San Diego, CA Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC 2 insp. Vineland, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cash 2 U (Woodman Ave.)

Pacoima, CA

0 inspections $0

Cuisine Solutions, INC.

Sterling, VA

2 inspections $13,275

2 inspections $13,232

Pacific Packaging Products, INC.

Wilmington, MA

2 inspections $13,300

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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 Independent Restaurant Supply safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Independent Restaurant Supply's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Independent Restaurant Supply have? ▼

Independent Restaurant Supply has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,261.

How many OSHA inspections has Independent Restaurant Supply had? ▼

Independent Restaurant Supply has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-15 and the most recent on 2019-11-13. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Independent Restaurant Supply? ▼

Independent Restaurant Supply has been assessed $13,261 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,945 (a 30.0% reduction).

Does Independent Restaurant Supply have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Independent Restaurant Supply has 4 serious violations, and 1 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 Independent Restaurant Supply operate in? ▼

Independent Restaurant Supply operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423440). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Independent Restaurant Supply rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Independent Restaurant Supply ranks #27,223 (the upper 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 Independent Restaurant Supply's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Independent Restaurant Supply's total OSHA penalty of $13,261 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific Packaging Products, INC. in Wilmington, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $13,300 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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