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Accommodation & Food Services · Amarillo, TX

Waffle House Unit #1239

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waffle House Unit #1239 ranks #48,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,388
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waffle House Unit #1239 in Amarillo, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,388. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waffle House Unit #1239 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Five Fifty-Five in Portland, ME is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#48,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Waffle House Unit #1239 compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Waffle House Unit #1239 runs far above peers (9.5x 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

$6,388 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Waffle House Unit #1239.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDONNER INN LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KENNEDY CRAFT BEERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DELOS REYES PALM SPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EDITH ANN'S TASTE OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A&F HOTEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ODK PIZZA INC DBA JE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDNIGHT SUN SUBWAY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1QUILLO MANAGEMENT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DUNKIN' DONUTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CEC ENTERTAINMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EIFFEL TOWER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAMADA INN/DBA BEST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KSG ENTERPRISES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LQ MANAGEMENT L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRINCESS TOURS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GERARDO ISLAS DBA EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RIVERSIDE GRILLE HOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MCDONALDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARAMARK SPORTS & ENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KARAS FOOD INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Waffle House Unit #1…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Waffle House Unit #1239 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Waffle House Unit #1239 in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Waffle House Unit #1239 sits at penalty rank #660 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($6,388 assessed).

How Waffle House Unit #1239 Compares

Waffle House Unit #1239's 1.50 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 (9.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-15

Last Inspection

2024-02-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,194

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,194 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$10,646

Current Penalty Amount

$6,388

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,258 from the initial assessment of $10,646. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Waffle House Unit #1239 compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Waffle House Unit #1239 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 3 0.5
Total Penalty $6,388 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,194 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Waffle House Unit #1239, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,388 here).

Do & CO Detroit INC $6,400 MI GCG Goddard Catering Group STT CORP. $6,417 VI Thelma N Torres $6,418 HI Hotspur Casinos Nevada, INC $6,354 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Donner Inn LP 2 insp. Reno, NV Kennedy Craft Beers LLC 2 insp. Westlake, OH Delos Reyes Palm Springs 2 insp. Palm Springs, CA Edith Ann's Taste of Home Cooking Diner 2 insp. Huntsville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ayame Restaurant
Hoboken, NJ
0 inspections $0
Captain Lindsey House
Rockland, ME
0 inspections $0
Five Fifty-Five
Portland, ME
0 inspections $0
Robinson Inn & Suites
Waco, TX
0 inspections $0
Red Crab Juicy Seafood
Jensen Beach, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Waffle House Unit #1239'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 Waffle House Unit #1239 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waffle House Unit #1239's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Waffle House Unit #1239 have? ▼
Waffle House Unit #1239 has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,388.
How many OSHA inspections has Waffle House Unit #1239 had? ▼
Waffle House Unit #1239 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-15 and the most recent on 2024-02-15. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waffle House Unit #1239? ▼
Waffle House Unit #1239 has been assessed $6,388 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,646 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Waffle House Unit #1239 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Waffle House Unit #1239 has 3 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 Waffle House Unit #1239 operate in? ▼
Waffle House Unit #1239 operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722511). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Waffle House Unit #1239 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waffle House Unit #1239 ranks #48,308 (the upper 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 Waffle House Unit #1239's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waffle House Unit #1239's total OSHA penalty of $6,388 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (9.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Five Fifty-Five in Portland, ME 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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