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Accommodation & Food Services · Caguas, PR

Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express ranks #75,055 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
$2,150
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express in Caguas, PR 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: $2,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #75,055 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, DBA: Air Way Inn; DBA: Howard Johnson Inn in Houston, TX is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#75,055
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$2,150 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALTER FAMILY PARTNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MCDONALD'S RESTAURAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NOODLES & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ZS DELI & RESTAURANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ANDYS PIZZA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOTEL ON THE CAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE FEDERAL GROUP IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHEARS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AM JOY INC. DBA COOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTIN HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0T.G.I. FRIDAY INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE BREAKERS PALM BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KBHL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33STAYBRIDGE SUITES SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARAMARK CAMPUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DHARNI HOSPITALITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JBL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UMESH PATEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE AVIATOR RESTAURANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Panda Restaurant Gro…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express 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.

Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express sits at penalty rank #1,131 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($2,150 assessed).

How Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express Compares

Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express'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 (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-30

Last Inspection

2013-01-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,075 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

$2,150

Current Penalty Amount

$2,150

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

Metric Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 4 0.5
Total Penalty $2,150 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,075 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,150 here).

T4S Management NV LLC $2,142 NV Subway $2,160 WA Advanced Management Group $2,160 NV Carson City Plaza, LLC $2,160 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Walter Family Partnership 2 insp. Palm Springs, CA McDonald's Restaurants of Colorado, INC. 2 insp. Denver, CO Noodles & Company 2 insp. Chicago, IL Kentucky Fried Chicken 2 insp. Haltom City, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Super 8
Cartersville, GA
0 inspections $0
Playa Azul
Hutchinson, KS
0 inspections $0
Greenbrier Inn
Branson, MO
0 inspections $0
CiCi's Pizza
Kissimmee, FL
0 inspections $0
DBA: Air Way Inn; DBA: Howard Johnson Inn
Houston, TX
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 Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express'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 Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express have? ▼
Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express had? ▼
Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-30 and the most recent on 2013-01-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express? ▼
Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express has been assessed $2,150 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express operate in? ▼
Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722211). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express ranks #75,055 (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 Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Panda Restaurant Group INC DBA Panda Express's total OSHA penalty of $2,150 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, DBA: Air Way Inn; DBA: Howard Johnson Inn in Houston, 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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