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Wholesale Trade · Thorofare, NJ

J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. ranks #49,657 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,076
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,657
of 99,447 penalized employers

J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. in Thorofare, NJ 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: $6,076. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 40 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.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. 2 times over 4 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 #49,657 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $148,268 in back wages owed to 40 affected workers. For comparison, Premier South LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is another wholesale trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $153,697 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,657
of 99,447 penalized employers
$148,268
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 34/100
  • 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.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $148K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($148K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,076 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRICON PRECAST, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33SHARK GLASS RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VALUE ADDED PROCESSING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL ENERGY HOLD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SBJ RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TULSA ASPHALT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BEST BUILDING SUPPLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONNER INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OHM INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NOVEY RECYCLING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHSIDE LUMBER COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHOE CITY 2010 INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ORLANDO WASTE PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ZARSKY LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIED MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MIMS DISTRIBUTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCOTT BLACKMAN ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARITIME INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 554AVO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24J. Ambrogi Food Dist…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. is the #2,399 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($6,076). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. ranks #32 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($148,268).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,076 OSHA penalties plus $148,268 WHD back wages (96.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. Compares

J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.'s 1.50 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-10

Last Inspection

2014-05-01

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,038

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,038 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

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

$8,100

Current Penalty Amount

$6,076

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$154,344

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,024 from the initial assessment of $8,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$148,268
Employees Affected
40
WHD Violations
40
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,707
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$148,268

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. owed $148,268 in back wages to 40 employees across 1 case and 40 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: Wholesale Trade

How J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $6,076 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,038 $4,665
View all 6,881 employers in Wholesale Trade →

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,076 here).

Eagle Recycling, INC. $6,075 CA Budget Auto Wrecking $6,075 WA Pepsico Beverage Sales, LLC $6,083 NE Stryker Farmers Exchange Company $6,085 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tricon Precast, LTD. 2 insp. Houston, TX Shark Glass Recycling NE, LLC 2 insp. Wilkes Barre, PA Value Added Processing 2 insp. East Pittsburgh, PA National Energy Holding Company 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

F.W. Webb (S.Portland ME #9)
South Portland, ME
0 inspections $0
Premier South LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
5 inspections $153,697
Shooters World, LLC
Tampa, FL
8 inspections $155,503
East Coast Steel, INC.
Sewell, NJ
5 inspections $155,603
Scrap Masters, INC.
Toccoa, GA
7 inspections $152,710

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What to do with this record

Use J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. against F.W. Webb (S.Portland ME #9), a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. also carries $148,268 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. have? ▼
J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,076.
How many OSHA inspections has J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. had? ▼
J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-10 and the most recent on 2014-05-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.? ▼
J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. has been assessed $6,076 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,100 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $148,268 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. 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.
Has J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC., resulting in $148,268 in back wages owed to 40 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. operate in? ▼
J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. 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 $148,268 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. ranks #49,657 (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 J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,076 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Premier South LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $153,697 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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