Accommodation & Food Services · Topeka, KS

Taco Tico

The Department of Labor recovered $1,430 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers across 2 wage-theft cases.

0
OSHA inspections
0
Violations cited
$0
OSHA penalties
$1,430
Back wages owed

Taco Tico in Topeka, KS has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has Wage and Hour Division (WHD) compliance actions on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement including minimum wage and overtime violations. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Taco Tico

The federal enforcement record for Taco Tico in Topeka, KS includes 0 OSHA inspections and 0 violations, translating to 0.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $0 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $0 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $0. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs below peers. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $1,430 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers.

This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$1,430
Employees Affected
8
WHD Violations
15
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$179
Avg Back Wages per Case
$715

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Taco Tico owed $1,430 in back wages to 8 employees across 2 cases and 15 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Taco Tico been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Taco Tico, resulting in $1,430 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Taco Tico operate in?
Taco Tico operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 72221). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
What are my rights if I work at Taco Tico?
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at Taco Tico have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.
How do I file an OSHA complaint against Taco Tico?
You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.
What should I do if Taco Tico owes me wages?
If you believe Taco Tico 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 $1,430 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Taco Tico's safety record compare to industry average?
Taco Tico's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer.

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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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