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Accommodation & Food Services · Grand Rapids, MI

PF Changs China Bistro

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PF Changs China Bistro ranks #73,498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,380
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,498
of 99,447 penalized employers

PF Changs China Bistro in Grand Rapids, MI 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: $2,380. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PF Changs China Bistro 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 #73,498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Tavern on the Wharf in Plymouth, MA is another accommodation & food services employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#73,498
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 PF Changs China Bistro compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows PF Changs China Bistro runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$2,380 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 PF Changs China Bistro.

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PF Changs China Bistro 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.

PF Changs China Bistro in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, PF Changs China Bistro ranks #1,092 at $2,380 current penalty.

How PF Changs China Bistro Compares

PF Changs China Bistro'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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-05

Last Inspection

2012-04-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,190

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,190 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$5,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,380

Penalty Reduction

54.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,870 from the initial assessment of $5,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How PF Changs China Bistro compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric PF Changs China Bistro Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 4 0.5
Total Penalty $2,380 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,190 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for PF Changs China Bistro, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,380 here).

Shivji Hospitality LLC $2,378 NV Mitra QSR Kne, LLC $2,385 MD Uidc Properties $2,389 OR Big Fin Seafood Kitchen $2,367 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Landmark Consolidated 2 insp. Fort Irwin, CA The Martha Washington Inn & Spa 2 insp. Abingdon, VA Meyer Jabara Hotels 2 insp. Carson City, NV Heritage Hotel Group INC DBA Heritage Inn Express 2 insp. Roseville, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Allendale, NJ
0 inspections $0
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Kalamazoo, MI
0 inspections $0
Tavern on the Wharf
Plymouth, MA
1 inspections $0
Quigley's Pint & Plate
Pawleys Island, SC
0 inspections $0
El Tapatio
Denison, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use PF Changs China Bistro's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 PF Changs China Bistro safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, PF Changs China Bistro's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. 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 PF Changs China Bistro have? ▼
PF Changs China Bistro has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,380.
How many OSHA inspections has PF Changs China Bistro had? ▼
PF Changs China Bistro has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-05 and the most recent on 2012-04-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PF Changs China Bistro? ▼
PF Changs China Bistro has been assessed $2,380 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,250 (a 54.7% reduction).
Does PF Changs China Bistro have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. PF Changs China Bistro has 4 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 PF Changs China Bistro operate in? ▼
PF Changs China Bistro 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 PF Changs China Bistro rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PF Changs China Bistro ranks #73,498 (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 PF Changs China Bistro's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
PF Changs China Bistro's total OSHA penalty of $2,380 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tavern on the Wharf in Plymouth, MA 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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