Wage and hour cases in Chula Vista at a glance
Employers in Chula Vista account for 122 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 79 of which found violations (65%). Employers agreed to pay $981,752 in back wages to 492 workers, and $45,989 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $84,431 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Accommodation and Food Services ($247,141), Construction ($214,820), Health Care and Social Assistance ($172,621).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vastek Inc. | Jun 27, 2026 | 1 violation | $84,431 | 1 | 0 |
| Benevolence Home Care | Oct 12, 2024 | 18 violations repeat | $23,593 | 17 | $5,488 |
| MacKenzie Care home | Jun 17, 2024 | 9 violations repeat | $6,694 | 9 | $1,372 |
| CASA REALHomes | Apr 4, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tortilleria El Potosino | Dec 16, 2023 | 12 violations repeat | $11,267 | 11 | $9,163 |
| M&K General Contractors | Jun 11, 2023 | 9 violations | $675 | 7 | 0 |
| Able Heating & Air Conditioning | Apr 30, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denisse Fax Orellana and Jose Luis Roqueni | Mar 16, 2023 | 2 violations | $3,630 | 1 | 0 |
| LKQ Pick Your Part Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking | Nov 22, 2022 | 85 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O.H.E. Painting and Wallcovering | May 2, 2022 | 32 violations | $17,413 | 10 | 0 |
| Southern California Interiors, Inc. | Jan 31, 2022 | 38 violations repeat | $21,996 | 37 | $7,404 |
| KIX Screening and Protections KIX Srceeing and Protection Services, LLC. | Oct 17, 2021 | 8 violations | $6,729 | 7 | 0 |
| Maria Cristina Hach and Juan Pablo Roqueni | Sep 28, 2021 | 2 violations | $1,915 | 1 | 0 |
| La Fuente Mexican Food | Jul 21, 2021 | 47 violations repeat | $38,849 | 29 | $11,106 |
| Angelo's Towing Alexandra Services Inc | Mar 4, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MPC Electronics | Oct 23, 2020 | 5 violations | $301 | 1 | 0 |
| Quality Coast Incorporated | Aug 1, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quality Coast Incorporated | Jun 30, 2020 | 25 violations | $6,257 | 9 | 0 |
| El Sabor De La Baja | May 1, 2020 | 3 violations | $2,028 | 1 | 0 |
| HSMC Builders | Jan 31, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lolita Mexican Food | Jan 28, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lotrems, LLC | Jan 27, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chevron Extra Mile Oil and Water 3rd Ave. LP | Dec 18, 2019 | 6 violations | $3,959 | 6 | 0 |
| Red Lobster Restaurant | Nov 30, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $416 |
| Aeropostale | Nov 15, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Chula Vista | Oct 2, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds FUNAFFORDABLEEATZ, Inc. | Sep 17, 2019 | 5 violations | $315 | 1 | 0 |
| Otto Herrmann Avila Otto Wilhelm Herrmann Avila | Aug 9, 2019 | 2 violations | $4,885 | 1 | 0 |
| Green Toes GRP & Coatings | Jul 25, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merinos Landscaping | Jun 30, 2019 | 10 violations | $21,046 | 5 | 0 |
| Quality Coast Incorporated | Mar 30, 2019 | 1 violation | $9,107 | 1 | 0 |
| Wingstop Gama-flo Wings, LLC | Mar 13, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| in1 Bathtub & Kitchen Refinishing 3 in 1 Bathtub & Kitchen Refinishing, Inc. | Dec 31, 2018 | 31 violations repeat | $45,029 | 30 | $11,040 |
| Quality Coast Incorporated | Oct 1, 2018 | 62 violations | $163,433 | 62 | 0 |
| HVAC Exchange The HVAC Exchange Inc. | Aug 14, 2018 | 5 violations | $1,013 | 2 | 0 |
| Aunt Emmas Pancake Restaurant | Jul 31, 2018 | 6 violations | $8,076 | 5 | 0 |
| Boudoir Nail Bar | Jun 8, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dr. Demo Demolition Services | Jun 6, 2018 | 6 violations | $13,564 | 5 | 0 |
| South Bay Recycling Center | Jun 6, 2018 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Recycling | Jun 5, 2018 | 2 violations | $10,339 | 1 | 0 |
| Massage Eden - Telegraph Canyon | Apr 10, 2018 | 12 violations | $37,939 | 8 | 0 |
| Massage Eden - Telegraph Canyon | Apr 10, 2018 | 5 violations | $5,828 | 3 | 0 |
| Massage Eden - Telegraph Canyon | Apr 10, 2018 | 4 violations | $2,789 | 2 | 0 |
| Quality Coast Incorporated | Dec 31, 2017 | 21 violations | $67,201 | 9 | 0 |
| Action Drone USA | Dec 12, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Platinum Parking Management, LLC | Nov 2, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Integrated Marine Services, Inc. | Sep 19, 2017 | 12 violations | $17,801 | 5 | 0 |
| Wienerschnitzel | Aug 29, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Fume Team | Nov 15, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Save the Planet Recycling San Diego Recycling Company, Inc. | Dec 3, 2015 | 3 violations | $1,373 | 1 | 0 |
| Main St. Recycling Inc. | Nov 4, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo N Farooqi Properties, LLC | Jul 17, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roseland II L.P. A. & T. Corporation | Mar 9, 2015 | 3 violations | $26,234 | 1 | 0 |
| Roseland IV LPA & T Corporation | Mar 9, 2015 | 2 violations | $5,026 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Feb 24, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Supreme Medical Transport | Jan 13, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Platinum Parking Management, LLC | Nov 14, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Howard Johnson Inn | Sep 23, 2014 | 15 violations | $22,173 | 15 | 0 |
| Cotixan Mexican Food Diane&Marlon Enterprises Inc. | Aug 26, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| and 1 Bath and Kitchen 3 in One Bathtub and Kitchen Refinishing | Jul 10, 2014 | 9 violations | $14,157 | 6 | 0 |
| Solar Blue West, Inc. | Nov 10, 2013 | 27 violations | $22,984 | 13 | 0 |
| Jay Bright Company | Aug 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luna Grill - Mission Valley | Aug 27, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daphne's California Greek - Rancho Santa Marg | Jul 23, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & C Glass The Glass Company, Inc. | Feb 26, 2013 | 8 violations | $39,606 | 4 | 0 |
| Villa Bonita Integral Senior Living, LLC | Feb 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweetwater Union High School District | Feb 14, 2013 | 11 violations | $11,672 | 10 | 0 |
| Erachel Board & Care Erachel Board & Care Corporation | Feb 13, 2013 | 3 violations | $10,808 | 1 | 0 |
| Erachel Board & Care Erachel Board & Care Corporation | Feb 13, 2013 | 6 violations | $5,918 | 4 | 0 |
| Erachel Board & Care Erachel Board & Care Corporation | Feb 13, 2013 | 5 violations | $4,165 | 2 | 0 |
| Erachel Board & Care Erachel Board & Care Corporation | Feb 13, 2013 | 3 violations | $2,995 | 2 | 0 |
| Erachel Board & Care Erachel Board & Care Corporation | Feb 13, 2013 | 3 violations | $1,935 | 2 | 0 |
| Erachel Board & Care Erachel Board & Care Corporation | Feb 13, 2013 | 3 violations | $1,008 | 2 | 0 |
| El Ranchero Taco Factory | Oct 31, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Ranchero Factory | Oct 31, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D & D Builders | Aug 28, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eastlake Cosmetic Surgery | Jun 11, 2012 | 12 violations | $6,226 | 12 | 0 |
| South County Surgery Center SC Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Ctr, LLC | Jun 11, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oak & Pine Pallets Inc | May 17, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Diego Pallets, Inc. | Apr 16, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inn Staffing Concepts International aka SCI | Apr 15, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Western Plus Otay Valley | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweetwater Sweetwater Union High School District | Jan 31, 2012 | 17 violations | $66 | 17 | 0 |
| Raytheon Technical Services Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC | Aug 3, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Tree Service | Jul 26, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tortilleria Santa Fe, Inc. | Dec 29, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flores Sierra Contractors, Inc. | Aug 14, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mariscos Godoy JHD Investment Group, Inc. | May 13, 2010 | 24 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VIP Oriental Buffet VIP Oriental Buffet LLC #2 | Feb 2, 2010 | 5 violations | $452 | 5 | 0 |
| Wienerschnitzel | Sep 7, 2009 | 4 violations | $31 | 4 | 0 |
| El Norteno Taco Shop | Jun 9, 2009 | 4 violations | $5,527 | 1 | 0 |
| Goodrich Aerostructures Group | Apr 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goodrich Aerostructures Group | Apr 29, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vista Palms Car Wash | Mar 19, 2009 | 89 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Health Resources | Aug 29, 2008 | 24 violations | $78,019 | 24 | 0 |
| G & A Sanding Inc. | Aug 11, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State of California/Aging IHSS In Home Service Support County of San Diego | Jul 19, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I G E Integrated Global Engineering & Tech Svcs Inc | Oct 18, 2007 | 5 violations | $281 | 3 | 0 |
| Flores Sierra Contractors, Inc. | Mar 21, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista | Nov 30, 2005 | 434 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Chula Vista
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Coast Incorporated | 5 | $245,998 | 81 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| Vastek Inc. | 1 | $84,431 | 1 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Western Health Resources | 1 | $78,019 | 24 | Aug 29, 2008 |
| G & A Sanding Inc. | 2 | $46,798 | 37 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Massage Eden - Telegraph Canyon | 3 | $46,556 | 13 | Apr 10, 2018 |
| in1 Bathtub & Kitchen Refinishing | 1 | $45,029 | 30 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| C & C Glass | 1 | $39,606 | 4 | Feb 26, 2013 |
| La Fuente Mexican Food | 1 | $38,849 | 29 | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Erachel Board & Care | 6 | $26,829 | 13 | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Roseland II | 1 | $26,234 | 1 | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Benevolence Home Care | 1 | $23,593 | 17 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| Solar Blue West, Inc. | 1 | $22,984 | 13 | Nov 10, 2013 |
| Howard Johnson Inn | 1 | $22,173 | 15 | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Southern California Interiors, Inc. | 1 | $21,996 | 37 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Merinos Landscaping | 1 | $21,046 | 5 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Integrated Marine Services, Inc. | 1 | $17,801 | 5 | Sep 19, 2017 |
| O.H.E. Painting and Wallcovering | 1 | $17,413 | 10 | May 2, 2022 |
| and 1 Bath and Kitchen | 1 | $14,157 | 6 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Dr. Demo Demolition Services | 1 | $13,564 | 5 | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Sweetwater Union High School District | 1 | $11,672 | 10 | Feb 14, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $84,431 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | $30,287 | 26 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | $15,572 | 19 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | $39,409 | 47 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | $47,493 | 37 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | $8,586 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 | 6 | $39,312 | 14 |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 | $288,010 | 118 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | $85,002 | 14 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 4 | $32,633 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | $36,330 | 21 |
| 2013 | 13 | 9 | $101,091 | 40 |
| 2012 | 10 | 4 | $6,292 | 29 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 | $452 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | $5,558 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2 | $78,019 | 24 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | $281 | 3 |
| 2005 | 15 | 8 | $21,033 | 14 |
| 2004 | 5 | 4 | $15,163 | 24 |
Your rights in Chula Vista
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Chula Vista are owed the state minimum wage of $16.90 in 2026 or the higher local rate, overtime after 8 hours in a day, an hour of pay for each missed meal or rest period, and up to 30 days of wages when final pay is late. Claims go to the Labor Commissioner or to Superior Court, three years back, four under the Unfair Competition Law. Our Chula Vista employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. County is assigned from the city on the case. Back to the wage theft tracker.
About this data: Cases come from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division enforcement database (WHD compliance actions concluded since fiscal year 2005, California employers only), published by the Department of Labor and reloaded here every month. "Back wages" are amounts the employer agreed to pay at the close of the investigation; "penalties" are civil money penalties assessed. An investigation that found no violation is listed as such. The database does not include California Labor Commissioner cases or private lawsuits. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.