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Accommodation & Food Services · Tacoma, WA

Taqueria el Rinconsito

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Taqueria el Rinconsito ranks #83,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty36% serious
$1,300
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#83,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Taqueria el Rinconsito in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Taqueria el Rinconsito 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Thai Max in Winston Salem, NC is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#83,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Taqueria el Rinconsito compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Taqueria el Rinconsito runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$1,300 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Taqueria el Rinconsito.

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Taqueria el Rinconsito has 3 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.

Taqueria el Rinconsito in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Taqueria el Rinconsito sits at penalty rank #1,294 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($1,300 assessed).

How Taqueria el Rinconsito Compares

Taqueria el Rinconsito's 3.67 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-06

Last Inspection

2010-07-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $433 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$2,900

Current Penalty Amount

$1,300

Penalty Reduction

55.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $2,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Taqueria el Rinconsito compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Taqueria el Rinconsito Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 11 0.5
Total Penalty $1,300 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $433 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Taqueria el Rinconsito, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,300 here).

Sonic Kingsburg CORP $1,300 CA Shree RKP Incorporated $1,300 TN Beni Iguana's Sushi Bar & Restaurant $1,296 VI Goddard Catering Group $1,309 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Jackson Casino 3 insp. Jackson, CA Barber's Point, Itt, and Beach Cottages 3 insp. Ewa Beach, HI Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall, LTD. 3 insp. Ely, NV Bellini's of Loudonville, LLC 3 insp. Latham, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
Thai Max
Winston Salem, NC
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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Jersey City, NJ
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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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 Taqueria el Rinconsito safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Taqueria el Rinconsito's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Taqueria el Rinconsito have? ▼
Taqueria el Rinconsito has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Taqueria el Rinconsito had? ▼
Taqueria el Rinconsito has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-06 and the most recent on 2010-07-08. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Taqueria el Rinconsito? ▼
Taqueria el Rinconsito has been assessed $1,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,900 (a 55.2% reduction).
Does Taqueria el Rinconsito have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Taqueria el Rinconsito has 4 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 Taqueria el Rinconsito operate in? ▼
Taqueria el Rinconsito 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 Taqueria el Rinconsito rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Taqueria el Rinconsito ranks #83,268 (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 Taqueria el Rinconsito's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Taqueria el Rinconsito's total OSHA penalty of $1,300 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Thai Max in Winston Salem, NC is a similar accommodation & food services 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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