Accommodation & Food Services · Ponce, PR

South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty27% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke in Ponce, PR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, George's Dancin Bare INC in Portland, OR is another accommodation & food services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
27.3%
of violations were serious
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke.

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South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Accommodation & Food Services sector: South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke is the #1,719 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,746 employers with nonzero fines ($100).

How South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke Compares

South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke's 5.50 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 below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-04

Last Inspection

2013-09-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

27.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

72.7% 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

$18,000

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

99.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,900 from the initial assessment of $18,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 11 0.5
Total Penalty $100 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $2,941

Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke have?
South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke had?
South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-04 and the most recent on 2013-09-17. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke?
South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,000 (a 99.4% reduction).
Does South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke has 3 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 South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke operate in?
South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke 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 South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke ranks #99,306 (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 South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke's safety record compare to industry average?
South American Restaurants CORP DBA Churchs Chicke's total OSHA penalty of $100 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, George's Dancin Bare INC in Portland, OR is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $100 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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