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Accommodation & Food Services · Vancouver, WA

LA Quinta Inn & Suites

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA Quinta Inn & Suites ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

LA Quinta Inn & Suites in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 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 LA Quinta Inn & Suites once. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,571 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Cjs Sports Bar in El Paso, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,571
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K 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 LA Quinta Inn & Suites compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows LA Quinta Inn & Suites runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 LA Quinta Inn & Suites.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCACTUS MEXICAN GRILL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FISH LAKE LODGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7COMFORT INN & SUITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8SPAGHETTY WESTERN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1INNS OF USA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CHECKERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HOMESTEAD RESORT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CITY CENTER MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10HILTON GARDEN INN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EL POLLO LOCO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COMFORT INN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1DOMINO'S PIZZA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DAYS INN AND SUITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4JIMMY JOHN'S, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OTIE'S TAVERN AND GR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5SUSHI DON, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RAMADA INN BAYSIDE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6TAVERN ON THE WHARF, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CELEBRATION SUITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4QUALITY SUITES NORTH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LA Quinta Inn & Suites, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8
LA Quinta Inn & Suites has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 8 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.

LA Quinta Inn & Suites in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, LA Quinta Inn & Suites ranks #1,682 at $200 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, LA Quinta Inn & Suites ranks #15,918 among 22,851 Accommodation & Food Services employers with WHD recoveries ($3,571).

Combined federal exposure here: $200 OSHA penalties plus $3,571 WHD back wages (94.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How LA Quinta Inn & Suites Compares

LA Quinta Inn & Suites's 8.00 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 below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-10-05

Last Inspection

2011-10-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $200 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

8

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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,771

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,571
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,571
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,571

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that LA Quinta Inn & Suites owed $3,571 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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: Accommodation & Food Services

How LA Quinta Inn & Suites compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA Quinta Inn & Suites Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.2
Violations 8 0.5
Total Penalty $200 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for LA Quinta Inn & Suites, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

HSS Stevensville Hotel LLC DBA Hampton Inn ST Joseph $200 MI Lee's Garden Enterprises INC $200 OR Omshree Properties INC DBA Days Inn $200 MI Turtle Bay Resort LLC $200 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Cactus Mexican Grill 1 insp. East Boston, MA Fish Lake Lodge 1 insp. Koosharem, UT Comfort Inn & Suites 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM Spaghetty Western 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pollo El Cojido
Fort Lauderdale, FL
0 inspections $0
Cjs Sports Bar
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Little Caesar's Pizza Store #2 JFK Blvd
North Little Rock, AR
0 inspections $0
Shore Lodge
McCall, ID
0 inspections $0
Diamond Dave's Steakhouse
Kennesaw, GA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use LA Quinta Inn & Suites's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare LA Quinta Inn & Suites against Pollo El Cojido, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether LA Quinta Inn & Suites's inspection and penalty record is typical for Accommodation & Food Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Accommodation & Food Services sector
  • LA Quinta Inn & Suites also carries $3,571 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 LA Quinta Inn & Suites safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LA Quinta Inn & Suites's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does LA Quinta Inn & Suites have? ▼
LA Quinta Inn & Suites has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has LA Quinta Inn & Suites had? ▼
LA Quinta Inn & Suites has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-05 and the most recent on 2011-10-05. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LA Quinta Inn & Suites? ▼
LA Quinta Inn & Suites has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $3,571 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has LA Quinta Inn & Suites been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against LA Quinta Inn & Suites, resulting in $3,571 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does LA Quinta Inn & Suites operate in? ▼
LA Quinta Inn & Suites 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.
What should I do if LA Quinta Inn & Suites owes me wages? ▼
If you believe LA Quinta Inn & Suites 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 $3,571 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does LA Quinta Inn & Suites rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, LA Quinta Inn & Suites ranks #97,721 (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 LA Quinta Inn & Suites's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LA Quinta Inn & Suites's total OSHA penalty of $200 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cjs Sports Bar in El Paso, TX 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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