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Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. ranks #15,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$22,491
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,491. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Costco Wholesale Corporation in San Leandro, CA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,500 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#15,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. runs far above peers (7.8x 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

$22,491 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY FARE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONWIDE TRAILERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HOME DEPOT U.S.A. INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KLEM TRACTOR, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRANDVIEW BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RADICAL COSMETICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAIRFIELD'S CADILLAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANNIX FAMILY SUPERM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANIMATION MAGIC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DELHAIZE AMERICA LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KMART CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LILIHA BAKERY II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13DIMINO'S LEWISTON MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PETSMART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PUKLICH CHEVROLET, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BASHAS' INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MILDENBERGER MOTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AUTO GROUP LEASING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Sun Fresh Market, L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. is the #356 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($22,491).

How Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. Compares

Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C.'s 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-03-19

Last Inspection

2025-04-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,246

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $11,246 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$52,727

Current Penalty Amount

$22,491

Penalty Reduction

57.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,236 from the initial assessment of $52,727. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $22,491 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,246 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,491 here).

Costco Wholesale Corporation $22,500 CA Techo-Bloc CORP $22,500 PA Western Beef INC. $22,456 NY Aj Seabra Supermarket VI, INC. $22,532 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General Corporation 2 insp. Rison, AR Family Fare, LLC 2 insp. Allendale, MI Family Dollar Stores of GA, LLC 2 insp. Douglasville, GA Nationwide Trailers, LLC 2 insp. Pasadena, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jerry's Gourmet Outlet
Englewood, NJ
0 inspections $0
Costco Wholesale Corporation
San Leandro, CA
2 inspections $22,500
Techo-Bloc CORP
Douglassville, PA
6 inspections $22,500
Braker's Market, LLC
Eureka, IL
2 inspections $22,501
Bradford Marine & ATV Rogers
Rogers, AR
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C.'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 Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. have? ▼
Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,491.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. had? ▼
Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-19 and the most recent on 2025-04-02. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C.? ▼
Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. has been assessed $22,491 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,727 (a 57.3% reduction).
Does Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. has 8 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 Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C. ranks #15,284 (the top quarter 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 Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sun Fresh Market, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,491 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (7.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Costco Wholesale Corporation in San Leandro, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $22,500 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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