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Accommodation & Food Services · Lincoln Heights, CA

King Taco Restaurant, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), King Taco Restaurant, INC ranks #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,550
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,834
of 99,447 penalized employers

King Taco Restaurant, INC in Lincoln Heights, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected King Taco Restaurant, INC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Service Systems Associates in Fresno, CA is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,550 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#71,834
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How King Taco Restaurant, INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows King Taco Restaurant, INC runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$2,550 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 King Taco Restaurant, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFANTASEA RESORTS FLAGSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PARIKH NETWORK LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GATE GOURMET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUNTIE PASTOS RESTAURANT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PREMIER HOTEL MANAGEMENT INC HNC SAN JUAN BEACH HO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES OF PROVIDENCE, LLC III, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BREIT RENO TRS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAKE TRASK TIMBER TRAILS ASSOC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ECONO LODGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 72118 N. DAMEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RODEWAY INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ANACO BAY INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NOAHS ARK RESTAURANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRIMO GRILL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEMON N' GINGER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAIRY QUEEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARAMARK SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENCANTOS RESTAURANT INC. PIZZA HUT QUEBRADILLAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STOCKMEN'S HOTEL AND CASINO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8King Taco Restaurant, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
King Taco Restaurant, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

King Taco Restaurant, INC in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, King Taco Restaurant, INC sits at penalty rank #1,049 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($2,550 assessed).

How King Taco Restaurant, INC Compares

King Taco Restaurant, INC's 2.00 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 well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-08

Last Inspection

2022-06-07

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,275 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,185

Current Penalty Amount

$2,550

Penalty Reduction

19.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $635 from the initial assessment of $3,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How King Taco Restaurant, INC compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric King Taco Restaurant, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 4 0.5
Total Penalty $2,550 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,275 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for King Taco Restaurant, INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,550 here).

Phuket Thai Restaurant INC $2,550 HI Ultra Mac Corporation $2,550 CO Subway of Mat-Su, INC 49101 $2,550 AK Otg JFK T5 Venture, LLC $2,550 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fantasea Resorts Flagship 2 insp. Atlantic City, NJ Parikh Network LLC. 2 insp. New Windsor, NY Gate Gourmet INC 2 insp. Dulles, VA Atk Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Service Systems Associates
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $2,550
7 Fuego
Bellevue, ID
0 inspections $0
Travelers Inn Corsicana
Corsicana, TX
0 inspections $0
The Willard
Franklin, IN
0 inspections $0
Tommy Taste of Italy
Little Falls, NJ
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 King Taco Restaurant, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, King Taco Restaurant, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. 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 King Taco Restaurant, INC have? ▼
King Taco Restaurant, INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,550.
How many OSHA inspections has King Taco Restaurant, INC had? ▼
King Taco Restaurant, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-08 and the most recent on 2022-06-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for King Taco Restaurant, INC? ▼
King Taco Restaurant, INC has been assessed $2,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,185 (a 19.9% reduction).
What industry does King Taco Restaurant, INC operate in? ▼
King Taco Restaurant, INC operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722513). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does King Taco Restaurant, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, King Taco Restaurant, INC ranks #71,834 (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 King Taco Restaurant, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
King Taco Restaurant, INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,550 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Service Systems Associates in Fresno, CA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $2,550 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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