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Retail Trade · Irvine, CA

Wholesome Choice Market INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wholesome Choice Market INC ranks #49,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$6,105
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wholesome Choice Market INC in Irvine, 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: $6,105. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wholesome Choice Market INC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #49,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Weingartz Supply Company INC. in Ann Arbor, MI is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,100 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#49,523
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 Wholesome Choice Market INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wholesome Choice Market INC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$6,105 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wholesome Choice Market INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRV LINCOLN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIG LOTS STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PEERLESS TYRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26THE MARKET STX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PHIL LONG DEALERSHIPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COWETA GREENHOUSES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEN'S VILLAGE MARKET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KALISPELL MOTOR COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRED'S SUPER DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMPRESAS TORRES BATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAGE AUTOMOTIVE INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRIORITY WEST END SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOHN'S QWICK STOP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CASHMERE MINI MART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRONTIER MOTORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LANDKO CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Wholesome Choice Mar…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Wholesome Choice Market INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Wholesome Choice Market INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Wholesome Choice Market INC sits at penalty rank #1,229 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($6,105 assessed).

How Wholesome Choice Market INC Compares

Wholesome Choice Market INC's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-06

Last Inspection

2017-08-21

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,053

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $3,053 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

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

$18,700

Current Penalty Amount

$6,105

Penalty Reduction

67.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,595 from the initial assessment of $18,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Wholesome Choice Market INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wholesome Choice Market INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 15 1.7
Total Penalty $6,105 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,053 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wholesome Choice Market INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,105 here).

Weingartz Supply Company INC. $6,100 MI Fiesta Foods of Sunnyside $6,100 WA Animation Magic INC $6,097 HI Hidalgo Foods LLC $6,091 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BRV Lincoln, LLC 2 insp. Roca, NE Family Dollar Stores of Vermont, LLC 2 insp. Saint Johnsbury, VT Big Lots Stores INC 2 insp. Hampton, VA Peerless Tyre Company 2 insp. Cheyenne, WY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Best Market
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
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Pequannock, NJ
0 inspections $0
Turf Machine
Norcross, GA
0 inspections $0
SAI Exxon Theodore
Theodore, AL
0 inspections $0
Weingartz Supply Company INC.
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $6,100

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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 Wholesome Choice Market INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wholesome Choice Market INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wholesome Choice Market INC have? ▼
Wholesome Choice Market INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,105.
How many OSHA inspections has Wholesome Choice Market INC had? ▼
Wholesome Choice Market INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-06 and the most recent on 2017-08-21. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wholesome Choice Market INC? ▼
Wholesome Choice Market INC has been assessed $6,105 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,700 (a 67.4% reduction).
What industry does Wholesome Choice Market INC operate in? ▼
Wholesome Choice Market INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452910). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wholesome Choice Market INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wholesome Choice Market INC ranks #49,523 (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 Wholesome Choice Market INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wholesome Choice Market INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,105 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Weingartz Supply Company INC. in Ann Arbor, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $6,100 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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