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Accommodation & Food Services · Houston, TX

Salvatore Italian American Bistro

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Salvatore Italian American Bistro ranks #73,377 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
$2,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Salvatore Italian American Bistro in Houston, TX 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: $2,400. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of 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 Salvatore Italian American Bistro 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 #73,377 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, LA Habichuela, INC. in Bayamon, PR is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Salvatore Italian American 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

$2,400 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 Salvatore Italian American Bistro.

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Salvatore Italian American Bistro 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.

Salvatore Italian American Bistro in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Salvatore Italian American Bistro sits at penalty rank #1,077 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($2,400 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,400 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Salvatore Italian American Bistro Compares

Salvatore Italian American Bistro'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 runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-06

Last Inspection

2014-02-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,200 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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,400

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Salvatore Italian American Bistro compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Salvatore Italian American Bistro Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 3 0.5
Total Penalty $2,400 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Salvatore Italian American Bistro, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

LA Habichuela, INC. $2,400 PR Ypao Breeze Inn $2,400 GU Military Deli Bakery Services, INC. $2,400 SC Alpine Motel $2,400 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MGM Grand Hotel, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV LA Parrilla Mexican Restaurant 2 insp. Powder Springs, GA Verona Resort & Spa 2 insp. Tamuning, GU Gaughan South LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

LA Habichuela, INC.
Bayamon, PR
2 inspections $2,400
Ypao Breeze Inn
Tamuning, GU
3 inspections $2,400
Dough Craft Pizza
Portsmouth, NH
0 inspections $0
Cinquecento
Boston, MA
0 inspections $0
Military Deli Bakery Services, INC.
Shaw a F B, SC
4 inspections $2,400

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What to do with this record

Use Salvatore Italian American Bistro's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Salvatore Italian American Bistro against LA Habichuela, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Salvatore Italian American Bistro'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
  • Salvatore Italian American Bistro also carries $0 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 Salvatore Italian American Bistro safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Salvatore Italian American Bistro'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 above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Salvatore Italian American Bistro have? ▼
Salvatore Italian American Bistro has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Salvatore Italian American Bistro had? ▼
Salvatore Italian American Bistro has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-06 and the most recent on 2014-02-20. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Salvatore Italian American Bistro? ▼
Salvatore Italian American Bistro has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Salvatore Italian American Bistro have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Salvatore Italian American Bistro 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 Salvatore Italian American Bistro been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Salvatore Italian American Bistro, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Salvatore Italian American Bistro operate in? ▼
Salvatore Italian American Bistro operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722210). 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 Salvatore Italian American Bistro owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Salvatore Italian American Bistro 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Salvatore Italian American Bistro rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Salvatore Italian American Bistro ranks #73,377 (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 Salvatore Italian American Bistro's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Salvatore Italian American Bistro's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 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, LA Habichuela, INC. in Bayamon, PR is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $2,400 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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