Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Vandenberg Afb, CA

Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

33% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill in Vandenberg Afb, CA 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. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Athens - Parks & Recreation in Athens, TN is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • 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.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill.

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Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill Compares

Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill to date. The Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average runs $4,481 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-08-29

Last Inspection

2023-08-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 3 5.1
Total Penalty $0 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,537

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill'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 Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill have?
Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill had?
Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-29 and the most recent on 2023-08-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill?
Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill has 1 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 Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill operate in?
Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713950). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
How does Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill's safety record compare to industry average?
Surf Lanes Bowling Center & Grill's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Athens - Parks & Recreation in Athens, TN is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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