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Accommodation & Food Services · Portland, OR

Nicolas Restaurant INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nicolas Restaurant INC ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nicolas Restaurant INC in Portland, OR 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: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nicolas Restaurant INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Cambridge I Holdings, LLC in College Station, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#91,681
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 Nicolas Restaurant INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Nicolas Restaurant INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Nicolas Restaurant INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEARCY BURGERS AND S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA QSR MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PESCADERIA MR. FISH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRINCESS HOTEL GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BREIT REX TRS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HOTSPUR CASINOS NEVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA'S BEST TRAVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HAMPTON INN & SUITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMFORT SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUNDANCE MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MR. D'S RESTAURANT A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHUBBIES BURGERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PROVO HOSPITALITY GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DUTCH CUP MOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JOHNSON RIDDLE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW CHINA BUFFET PUY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LAURA ACEVEDO DBA LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAY PEAK PACIFIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KIRK RICHEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARLS JR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Nicolas Restaurant INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Nicolas Restaurant INC 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.

Nicolas Restaurant INC in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: Nicolas Restaurant INC is the #1,511 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($600).

How Nicolas Restaurant INC Compares

Nicolas Restaurant INC'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-14

Last Inspection

2013-10-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$600

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

Metric Nicolas Restaurant INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 3 0.5
Total Penalty $600 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Cambridge I Holdings, LLC $600 TX Papa Pete's Pizza $600 WA Judys Rest $600 WA Ramuntos Sicilian Pizza $600 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Searcy Burgers and Shakes LLC Store #172 2 insp. Searcy, AR California QSR Management INC 2 insp. Fresno, CA Pescaderia MR. Fish Po, LLC 2 insp. Pomona, CA Princess Hotel Group LLC 2 insp. Saint Albans, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cambridge I Holdings, LLC
College Station, TX
2 inspections $600
Papa Pete's Pizza
Castle Rock, WA
2 inspections $600
Judys Rest
Longview, WA
2 inspections $600
Ramuntos Sicilian Pizza
Rutland, VT
2 inspections $600
Sunnyside Rodeway Inn
Sunnyside, WA
3 inspections $600

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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 Nicolas Restaurant INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nicolas Restaurant INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Nicolas Restaurant INC have? ▼
Nicolas Restaurant INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Nicolas Restaurant INC had? ▼
Nicolas Restaurant INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-14 and the most recent on 2013-10-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nicolas Restaurant INC? ▼
Nicolas Restaurant INC has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Nicolas Restaurant INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nicolas Restaurant INC has 2 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 Nicolas Restaurant INC operate in? ▼
Nicolas Restaurant INC operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Nicolas Restaurant INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nicolas Restaurant INC ranks #91,681 (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 Nicolas Restaurant INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nicolas Restaurant INC's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cambridge I Holdings, LLC in College Station, TX is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $600 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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