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Accommodation & Food Services · San Jose, CA

Tri Star Foods LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri Star Foods LLC ranks #58,735 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,445
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,735
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri Star Foods LLC in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,445. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri Star Foods LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,735 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, Big City Tap in Chicago, IL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#58,735
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tri Star Foods LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Tri Star Foods LLC runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$4,445 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Tri Star Foods LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedISLE OF CAPRI BLACK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RMD HOSPITALITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAVE B INN AT SAGECL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SHREE RKP INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LIBERTY INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAP SANTE INN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CHEVYS OF TACOMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HARBOR FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCDONALD'S - STARKVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELY MANAGEMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BEST WESTERN INN OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BYT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POINT PLEASANT VILLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOJ OF WNC, LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW PEKING RESTAURANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RED PLUMERIA SUITES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPER 8, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RUPA & CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICUS GRILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DER BLOKKEN MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Tri Star Foods LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Tri Star Foods LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Tri Star Foods LLC in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Tri Star Foods LLC sits at penalty rank #798 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($4,445 assessed).

How Tri Star Foods LLC Compares

Tri Star Foods LLC's 7.50 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 far above peers (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-03

Last Inspection

2023-11-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,223

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $2,223 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

15

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

$6,750

Current Penalty Amount

$4,445

Penalty Reduction

34.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,305 from the initial assessment of $6,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Tri Star Foods LLC compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri Star Foods LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 15 0.5
Total Penalty $4,445 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,223 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri Star Foods LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,445 here).

Park Motel $4,446 IA Dandelion Inn $4,450 GA El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant LTD $4,455 HI Rocky Mountain Alliance, LLC $4,434 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Isle of Capri Black Hawk, LLC 2 insp. Black Hawk, CO RMD Hospitality LLC 2 insp. Laramie, WY Cave B Inn at Sagecliffe 2 insp. Quincy, WA Shree RKP Incorporated 2 insp. Shelbyville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spudz N Stuff
Evansville, IN
1 inspections $488
Big City Tap
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Renna's Pizza
Jacksonville Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Las Rosas S. M. Inc.
Pearland, TX
0 inspections $0
Schweichs Bar & Hotel
Kenyon, MN
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 Tri Star Foods LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri Star Foods LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 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 Tri Star Foods LLC have? ▼
Tri Star Foods LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,445.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri Star Foods LLC had? ▼
Tri Star Foods LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-03 and the most recent on 2023-11-03. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri Star Foods LLC? ▼
Tri Star Foods LLC has been assessed $4,445 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,750 (a 34.1% reduction).
What industry does Tri Star Foods LLC operate in? ▼
Tri Star Foods 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 Tri Star Foods LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri Star Foods LLC ranks #58,735 (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 Tri Star Foods LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri Star Foods LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,445 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Big City Tap in Chicago, IL 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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