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Accommodation & Food Services · Bakersfield, CA

The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. For comparison, Grand Buffet of Yakima INC in Yakima, WA is another accommodation & food services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$800 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENCANTO RESTAURANTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PCH HOTELS AND RESOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COURTYARD SCOTTSDALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PARADIGM HOTELS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SILVERLAND U.S.A. IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAIN STREET INN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RAARY ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GODFREY'S FLAGSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PANDA EXPRESS #1596, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHUNGA'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FALZBRO, INC. D/B/A …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANDIAMO ITALIA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEAM ARIZONA PIZZA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POPEYES LOUISIANA KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GHG CARSON CITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HERITAGE INN 2 OF LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STARWOOD HOTELS & RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHILI'S GRILL & BAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUBWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6The Sequoia Sandwich…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,437 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($800 assessed).

How The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC Compares

The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-09-07

Last Inspection

2020-09-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$800

Current Penalty Amount

$800

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 2 0.5
Total Penalty $800 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($800 here).

K & E Motor Inn $800 WA Grand Buffet of Yakima INC $800 WA Old Country Buffet $800 WA Melting Pot the $800 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Encanto Restaurants INC. 2 insp. Mayaguez, PR PCH Hotels and Resorts, INC. 2 insp. Hoover, AL Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ Paradigm Hotels LLC 2 insp. Wayne, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

K & E Motor Inn
Edmonds, WA
2 inspections $800
Grand Buffet of Yakima INC
Yakima, WA
2 inspections $800
Old Country Buffet
Lakewood, WA
2 inspections $800
Melting Pot the
Tacoma, WA
2 inspections $800
Milton Wok
Milton, WA
2 inspections $800

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What to do with this record

Use The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC'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 The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC have? ▼
The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $800.
How many OSHA inspections has The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC had? ▼
The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-09-07 and the most recent on 2020-09-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC? ▼
The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC has been assessed $800 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC operate in? ▼
The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722513). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC ranks #88,995 (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 The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Sequoia Sandwich Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $800 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Grand Buffet of Yakima INC in Yakima, WA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $800 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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