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Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center ranks #71,088 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,648
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#71,088
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,648. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,045 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,088 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,045 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Puppy Toes Grooming Shop, LLC in Anderson, SC is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#71,088
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,045
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center 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

$2,648 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROYAL LINEN SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN COLLISION C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8ARAMARK UNIFORM SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6DENT WIZARD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0C & W AUTO DETAILING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2DORITEX CORP., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2KBRWYLE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE AUTO SPA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SELECT AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11CAMPUS TIRE PROS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8MASSAGE ENVY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TRANSPORTATION EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2AIRPORT BP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3O'BRIEN AUTO REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6GLASS MAGIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TOP DOG COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ST. LOUIS CREMATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JACK'S WELDING SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Ritz Car Wash, Lube …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center ranks #1,326 at $2,648 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center at rank #3,161 of 3,193 employers ($1,045 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,648 OSHA penalties plus $1,045 WHD back wages (28.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center Compares

Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 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

1

First Inspection

2024-08-01

Last Inspection

2024-08-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,648

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,648 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$3,783

Current Penalty Amount

$2,648

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,693

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,135 from the initial assessment of $3,783. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,045
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$523
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,045

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center owed $1,045 in back wages to 2 employees 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: Other Services

How Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.2
Violations 2 3.8
Total Penalty $2,648 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,648 $2,499
View all 6,486 employers in Other Services →

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,648 here).

Donnerite CO $2,650 MN Warren Wigley DBA Warren's Machine & Welding $2,655 CA 83-30 Vietor Owners CORP. $2,640 NY Auto Sunroof of Larchmont, INC. $2,640 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Royal Linen Services, LLC 1 insp. Miami, FL American Collision Center 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV Aramark Uniform Services 1 insp. Des Moines, IA Dent Wizard 1 insp. Englewood, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Puppy Toes Grooming Shop, LLC
Anderson, SC
0 inspections $0
Tuffy Auto Service Centers (Orland Park)
Orland Park, IL
0 inspections $0
Shine
Ridgefield, CT
0 inspections $0
Vegassstang, LLC
Henderson, NV
4 inspections $3,690
Pacific Automotive Service Cen
Lakewood, WA
2 inspections $3,690

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What to do with this record

Use Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center against Puppy Toes Grooming Shop, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center's inspection and penalty record is typical for Other Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Other Services sector
  • Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center also carries $1,045 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 Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center have? ▼
Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,648.
How many OSHA inspections has Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center had? ▼
Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-08-01 and the most recent on 2024-08-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center? ▼
Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center has been assessed $2,648 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,783 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,045 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center 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.
Has Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center, resulting in $1,045 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center operate in? ▼
Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811192). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center 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 $1,045 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center ranks #71,088 (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 Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ritz Car Wash, Lube & Detailing Center's total OSHA penalty of $2,648 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Puppy Toes Grooming Shop, LLC in Anderson, SC is a similar other 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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