Accommodation & Food Services · Tustin, CA

Taco Bell

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Taco Bell has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

Taco Bell in Tustin, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Taco Bell 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Boulder Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV is another accommodation & food services employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Taco Bell

The federal enforcement record for Taco Bell in Tustin, CA shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Taco Bell to date. The Accommodation & Food Services sector average runs $667 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-05-14 to 2015-05-14, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-05-14

Last Inspection

2015-05-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Taco Bell compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Taco Bell	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.2
Violations	0	0.5
Total Penalty	$0	$667
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,940

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taco Bell safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Taco Bell's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Taco Bell have? ▼

Taco Bell has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Taco Bell had? ▼

Taco Bell has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-14 and the most recent on 2015-05-14. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Taco Bell? ▼

Taco Bell has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Taco Bell been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Taco Bell, 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 Taco Bell operate in? ▼

Taco Bell operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722513). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Taco Bell owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Taco Bell 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.

How does Taco Bell's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Taco Bell's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Boulder Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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