Accommodation & Food Services
What the Data Says About Accommodation & Food Services
The Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS 72) contains 24,747 employers with OSHA enforcement records, generating 5,513 inspections and 13,137 documented violations across the industry. That works out to 2.38 violations per inspection and roughly 0.2 inspections per employer. Cumulative OSHA penalties against this sector total $16.1M, averaging $3K per inspection.
Compared against every other industry PlainWorker tracks, Accommodation & Food Services ranks #10 of 32 when measured by average penalty per inspection. The cross-industry average sits near $2K per inspection, so this sector runs above the mean. Industries with higher average penalties typically see a greater share of serious, willful, or repeat violations — categories OSHA reserves for hazards likely to cause serious physical harm or where employers knowingly disregarded the law.
The 24,747 employers shown below represent only workplaces with inspection or wage-theft enforcement records — not the full universe of Accommodation & Food Services businesses. Listings are drawn from the U.S. Department of Labor's enforcement database and updated monthly. Click any employer to view their full violation breakdown, penalty history, and wage-and-hour compliance record. For wage, occupational employment, and compensation context on this sector, cross-reference the related data sources at the bottom of this page.
Top Violators in Accommodation & Food Services
| # | Employer | Location | Violations | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disney Florida Resorts-DVCMC | Orlando, FL | 0 | $3.6M |
| 2 | Imperial Pacific Resort Hotel � Saipan | Saipan, MP | 0 | $2.7M |
| 3 | CLP Skill Trade Solution Inc. | Van Nuys, CA | 0 | $1.8M |
| 4 | Main Chinese Buffet | Olympia, WA | 0 | $1.3M |
| 5 | KMONEY | Winter Garden, FL | 0 | $1.3M |
| 6 | Star Payment Systems | Ocala, FL | 0 | $1.0M |
| 7 | TRES HERMANAS | Sacramento, CA | 0 | $1.0M |
| 8 | Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet | Jonesboro, GA | 0 | $999K |
| 9 | Buffets, LLC (OCB, HB, Ryan's) | San Antonio, TX | 0 | $954K |
| 10 | Hard Eight BBQ | Roanoke, TX | 0 | $868K |
| 11 | Chickie's and Pete's ( Parx Casino ) | Bensalem, PA | 0 | $828K |
| 12 | Ocha Classic | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | $826K |
| 13 | The Chicken or The Egg | BEACH HAVEN, NJ | 0 | $778K |
| 14 | Culinary Logistic Services Inc. | Miami, FL | 0 | $775K |
| 15 | Tank Noodle | Chicago, IL | 0 | $697K |
| 16 | Blue Sushi Sake Grill (stores 104 to 123) | OMAHA, NE | 0 | $679K |
| 17 | Empire Diner | LANSDOWNE, PA | 0 | $676K |
| 18 | Modern Events Corp (Sub to RDI) | LOCUST VALLEY, NY | 0 | $663K |
| 19 | Big Texan Steak Ranch | Amarillo, TX | 0 | $650K |
| 20 | Sodexo | Gaithersburg, MD | 0 | $638K |
All Employers in Accommodation & Food Services
| Employer | Location | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer's American Grille | FARMINGDALE, NY | 0 | $0 |
| Theo's Family Restaurant | Greer, SC | 0 | $0 |
| Cary Crab House | Cary, NC | 0 | $0 |
| Dunkin Donuts | Methuen, MA | 0 | $0 |
| Raja Indian Cuisine & Bar | Hayward, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Teresa's Grille 19 & Teresa's Prime | North Reading, MA | 0 | $0 |
| El Paso Mexican Grill | New Orleans, LA | 0 | $0 |
| Coco Bolo's | Manhattan, KS | 0 | $0 |
| Sami's Pizza & Grill | Marco Island, FL | 0 | $0 |
| Atomic Wings | New York, NY | 0 | $0 |
| Tequilas Fresh Mexican Grill | Mooresville, NC | 0 | $0 |
| The Roasted Garlic Restaurant | Pittsfield, MA | 0 | $0 |
| Kazu Sushi Burrito 6 | Saint Johns, FL | 0 | $0 |
| Golden Dim Sum | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| Fuzzy�s Taco Shop Bricktown | Oklahoma City, OK | 0 | $0 |
| Fire Haus | Champaign, IL | 0 | $0 |
| Ramos Tex-Mex Restaurant #3 | AUSTIN, TX | 0 | $0 |
| The Painted Lemon | SHERMAN, CT | 0 | $0 |
| Lulus Thai Noodle Shop | Kansas City, MO | 0 | $0 |
| Daniellas Cafe & Market | Danvers, MA | 0 | $0 |
| La Carreta Mexican Restaurant | SUMMERVILLE, SC | 0 | $0 |
| Grumpy Goat Tavern | Ankeny, IA | 0 | $0 |
| El Mazatlan Inc | GLASGOW, KY | 0 | $0 |
| The Alley Downtown Tap Room | AIKEN, SC | 0 | $0 |
| Anyway's Pub | Villa Park, IL | 0 | $0 |
| Dennys | Albuquerque, NM | 0 | $0 |
| BALLY'S LAS VEGAS | LAS VEGAS, NV | 17 | $50K |
| Sakura | LOS LUNAS, NM | 0 | $0 |
| Buckner's Family Restaurant | Jackson, GA | 0 | $0 |
| VP Fairfield | Fairfield, OH | 0 | $0 |
| Ocean Manor Resort | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 0 | $0 |
| La Casa del Mofongo & Piano Bar/ | New York, NY | 0 | $0 |
| Blue Sushi Sake Grill (store 103) | OMAHA, NE | 0 | $0 |
| Chandler Hill Vineyards | Defiance, MO | 0 | $0 |
| China Buffet City | North Babylon, NY | 0 | $0 |
| Country Inn and Suites | Petersburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| Hurricane Grill & Wings | Round Rock, TX | 0 | $0 |
| SUGAR BAY CLUB & RESORT CORP. | ST THOMAS, VI | 2 | $50K |
| Modern Pastry Inc | BOSTON, MA | 0 | $0 |
| Rice Valley Restaurant | Newtonville, MA | 0 | $0 |
| Wrapido | New York, NY | 0 | $0 |
| Mi Ranchito | Van Wert, OH | 0 | $0 |
| Econo Lodge - Truman Inn | Sedalia, MO | 0 | $0 |
| El Tolteca | Brooklyn, OH | 0 | $0 |
| La Carreta -Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | 0 | $0 |
| El Portal | Marshalltown, IA | 0 | $0 |
| David Alan Caterers LLC | East Hanover, NJ | 0 | $0 |
| Hollister Inn | Hollister, CA | 0 | $0 |
| Stockholders Chophouse & Seafood | South Weymouth, MA | 0 | $0 |
| The Big Clock of Powdersville | Greenville, SC | 0 | $0 |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: NAICS Industry Classification — U.S. Census Bureau
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor — OSHA Enforcement Data OSHA inspection + penalty records by NAICS sector · 2024 OSHA enforcement records reflect inspections opened, citations issued, and penalty amounts assessed; final penalty amounts often differ from initial assessments after settlement.
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