Wage and hour cases in Accommodation and Food Services at a glance
California employers in Accommodation and Food Services account for 4,307 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 3,097 of which found violations (72%). Employers agreed to pay $42,888,281 in back wages to 27,237 workers, and $4,724,473 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 22 cases closed with $923,645 in back wages.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Coyote Point Inn | San Mateo | Jan 13, 2017 | 12 violations | $2,875 | 11 | 0 |
| Las Galas | Los Angeles | Jan 12, 2017 | 4 violations | $12,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo Restaurant Leadership Group, LLC | San Diego | Jan 9, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyndham Garden San Jose Silicon Valley | San Jose | Jan 8, 2017 | 99 violations | $151,302 | 98 | 0 |
| RIO GRILL | Carmel | Jan 8, 2017 | 21 violations | $77,736 | 20 | 0 |
| Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport | San Jose | Jan 8, 2017 | 57 violations | $27,651 | 56 | 0 |
| The Six Restaurant (Calabasas) | Studio City | Jan 2, 2017 | 5 violations | $10,738 | 4 | 0 |
| YHB Waikiki LLC. | Long Beach | Dec 31, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King | Perris | Nov 23, 2016 | 19 violations | $7,928 | 18 | 0 |
| Rec Room Bar and Grill | Valley Village | Nov 15, 2016 | 6 violations | $2,658 | 5 | 0 |
| Panda Country Restaurant | Santee | Nov 14, 2016 | 2 violations | $2,903 | 1 | 0 |
| El Rancho Viejo Mariscos | Vallejo | Nov 13, 2016 | 2 violations | $12,976 | 1 | 0 |
| Casa Lupita | Castaic | Nov 10, 2016 | 12 violations | $60,409 | 11 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express | Oakland | Nov 10, 2016 | 20 violations | $37,852 | 19 | 0 |
| Hampton Inn Alameda | Oakland | Nov 10, 2016 | 21 violations | $16,094 | 20 | 0 |
| Tio's Market and Deli | Castaic | Nov 10, 2016 | 6 violations | $6,240 | 5 | 0 |
| Inn at Temescal Regency Hospitality LLC | Oakland | Nov 10, 2016 | 2 violations | $3,470 | 1 | 0 |
| Wok's on Express | Sunnyvale | Nov 9, 2016 | 12 violations | $61,669 | 8 | 0 |
| Banh Mi Che Cali (El Monte) | El Monte | Nov 8, 2016 | 23 violations | $104,422 | 22 | 0 |
| La Hacienda Taqueria | Napa | Oct 31, 2016 | 2 violations | $5,181 | 1 | 0 |
| Ambassador Inn | Alhambra | Oct 24, 2016 | 7 violations | $2,549 | 5 | 0 |
| PC Restaurant Management dba Papa Johns | Santa Ana | Oct 4, 2016 | 10 violations | $3,335 | 8 | 0 |
| Safari Pizza The Safari Pizza, Inc. | Oakdale | Oct 3, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | San Bruno | Sep 18, 2016 | 9 violations | $20,351 | 1 | $3,000 |
| IHOP Pesa' h Corp | Santa Ana | Sep 18, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds of Livermore | Livermore | Sep 14, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $654 |
| Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill | Tustin | Aug 25, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Casita El Charro Casita Inc. | Guerneville | Aug 18, 2016 | 7 violations repeat | $11,571 | 6 | $3,282 |
| El Rocoto Restaurant-Gardena location | Gardena | Aug 15, 2016 | 18 violations | $69,212 | 18 | 0 |
| El Rocoto Restaurant-Cerritos location | Cerritos | Aug 15, 2016 | 17 violations | $66,280 | 17 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo JB Restaurant 4388, Inc | Santa Clara | Aug 14, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $654 |
| Baskin Robbins American Continental Insurance Services | Livermore | Aug 1, 2016 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,381 |
| Hollywood Palms Inn & Suites | Los Angeles | Jul 27, 2016 | 4 violations | $9,989 | 2 | 0 |
| Bilal Cuisine Bilal Pakistani & Indian Restaurant | Inglewood | Jul 24, 2016 | 6 violations | $27,321 | 3 | 0 |
| Lins Fusion - Innovative Chinese Cuisine | Fresno | Jul 16, 2016 | 15 violations | $103,159 | 10 | 0 |
| Pho Kim Quy Pho Kim Quy Incorporated | Fountain Valley | Jul 15, 2016 | 11 violations | $31,270 | 10 | 0 |
| Sky Sushi | El Dorado Hills | Jul 15, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beef 'N Bun | El Cajon | Jul 14, 2016 | 4 violations | $688 | 4 | 0 |
| Chili's | San Diego | Jul 13, 2016 | 1 violation | $1,727 | 1 | 0 |
| Grand Buffet New Grand Buffet, Inc. | Redding | Jul 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palapas Restaurant and Cantina | Aptos | Jul 7, 2016 | 6 violations | $10,950 | 5 | 0 |
| Quickly Huang & Tran Corp. | Folsom | Jul 6, 2016 | 19 violations | $1,109 | 17 | 0 |
| Quickly Huang & Tran Corp. | Sacramento | Jul 6, 2016 | 16 violations | $914 | 14 | 0 |
| Quickly Huang & Tran Corp. | Elk Grove | Jul 6, 2016 | 15 violations | $848 | 13 | 0 |
| Quickly Huang & Tran Corp | Elk Grove | Jul 6, 2016 | 11 violations | $587 | 9 | 0 |
| My Vi Mi Gia My Vi Mi Gia Restaurant No 2, Inc. | Garden Grove | Jul 3, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aldos Ristorante and Bar | Los Gatos | Jun 30, 2016 | 27 violations | $12,516 | 25 | 0 |
| Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery | La Jolla | Jun 30, 2016 | 2 violations | $9 | 2 | 0 |
| Motel 6 Bhole Shiv Inc | Visalia | Jun 29, 2016 | 3 violations | $1,702 | 1 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Doug Linda #275/Harmon Management | Pittsburg | Jun 21, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco W.K.S. Restaurant Corporation | El Cajon | Jun 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacos y Mariscos Colima | Hanford | Jun 13, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Basil Thai Cuisine | Huntington Beach | Jun 10, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marina Village Inn | Alameda | Jun 6, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Suites Hotel San Diego California Lodge, LLC | San Diego | May 25, 2016 | 2 violations | $72 | 1 | 0 |
| Starting Gate Restaurant | Los Alamitos | May 23, 2016 | 2 violations | $7,015 | 2 | 0 |
| Taqueria Los Gordos | Redding | May 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sabor Colombiano | Los Angeles | May 14, 2016 | 5 violations | $9,681 | 4 | 0 |
| Promiscuous Fork, Inc | San Diego | Apr 30, 2016 | 26 violations | $11,150 | 26 | 0 |
| Rubios La Jolla Rubio's Restaurant, Inc. | La Jolla | Apr 29, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubios San Diego Rubio's Restaurant, Inc. | San Diego | Apr 29, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubios Santee Rubio's Restaurant, Inc | Santee | Apr 29, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell of America, LLC | Irvine | Apr 19, 2016 | 1,073 violations | $265,747 | 1,073 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | Irvine | Apr 19, 2016 | 148 violations | $27,402 | 148 | 0 |
| Carniceria & Panaderia Lupitas | Yuba City | Apr 18, 2016 | 3 violations | $8,087 | 2 | 0 |
| Twin Dragon | Orange | Apr 7, 2016 | 9 violations | $3,578 | 7 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | San Diego | Mar 31, 2016 | 1 violation | $135 | 1 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | San Diego | Mar 31, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill WaBa Grill Franchise Corporation | San Diego | Mar 31, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill Jaspreet Bajwa, Sole-prop | Victorville | Mar 31, 2016 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill BKE Enterprises, Inc. | Glendale | Mar 30, 2016 | 3 violations | $1,074 | 2 | $1,550 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | La Mirada | Mar 30, 2016 | 1 violation | $125 | 1 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | Long Beach | Mar 30, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | Tustin | Mar 29, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Coproration | Santa Fe Springs | Mar 28, 2016 | 1 violation | $32 | 1 | 0 |
| Waba grill WaBa Grill Franchise Corporation | La Puente | Mar 22, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | El Monte | Mar 21, 2016 | 3 violations | $731 | 3 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | Los Angeles | Mar 16, 2016 | 4 violations | $839 | 4 | 0 |
| Mazatlan Grill | Redding | Mar 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juancho's | Upland | Mar 15, 2016 | 3 violations | $1,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | El Centro | Mar 15, 2016 | 1 violation | $31 | 1 | 0 |
| Waba grill Yehah Corporation | Walnut | Mar 14, 2016 | 9 violations repeat | $40,373 | 8 | $8,800 |
| Waba grill Jabez OK Corporation | Covina | Mar 14, 2016 | 14 violations repeat | $22,632 | 13 | $15,888 |
| Waba grill | Claremont | Mar 14, 2016 | 13 violations repeat | $21,793 | 12 | $13,994 |
| Waba grill Ha-Jireh Investment, Inc. | Fontana | Mar 14, 2016 | 15 violations repeat | $19,439 | 14 | $16,988 |
| Waba grill | Chino | Mar 14, 2016 | 16 violations repeat | $16,560 | 15 | $16,500 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | La Puente | Mar 14, 2016 | 6 violations | $1,446 | 6 | 0 |
| Waba grill | Ontario | Mar 14, 2016 | 3 violations repeat | $1,353 | 2 | $1,870 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | Rowland Heights | Mar 14, 2016 | 1 violation | $281 | 1 | 0 |
| Lindo Guerrero Crystal Rose Gonzalez | Santa Ana | Mar 14, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill | Riverside | Mar 14, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasar Unlimited LLC (Waba Grill) | Hesperia | Mar 13, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flame Broiler Bakuli, Saani, CBRR, Adnal, Maha, Healthy | Foothill Ranch | Mar 12, 2016 | 8 violations | $23,897 | 8 | 0 |
| Riverlane Resort | Guerneville | Mar 10, 2016 | 2 violations | $5,675 | 1 | 0 |
| Milo's Lounge Bar | Concord | Mar 9, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | Stanton | Mar 7, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vittles Family Restaurant | Anderson | Mar 4, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacoo Coffee & Grille | Chico | Mar 2, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ZPizza | La Jolla | Feb 22, 2016 | 2 violations | $2,915 | 1 | 0 |
| Mango Gardens | Fremont | Feb 22, 2016 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Accommodation and Food Services
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLP Skill Trade Solution Inc. | 1 | $1,804,017 | 0 | Sep 26, 2014 |
| TRES HERMANAS | 1 | $1,003,570 | 39 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Ocha Classic | 1 | $825,775 | 83 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| Subway | 65 | $542,707 | 290 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| A-Chau Sandwhich and Deli | 1 | $500,256 | 6 | Jul 13, 2025 |
| TKB Bakery & Deli | 1 | $476,228 | 136 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| La Estrella Tacos & Seafood | 2 | $412,203 | 102 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | 15 | $375,925 | 93 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Jack in the Bo | 50 | $354,169 | 262 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 | $299,960 | 144 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| Lucky River Restaurant | 1 | $285,732 | 8 | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Food Services Inc of Gainesville (FSIG) | 1 | $284,646 | 149 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| No 1 Buffet | 2 | $281,960 | 38 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Taco Bell of America, LLC | 1 | $265,747 | 1,073 | Apr 19, 2016 |
| OSHA THAI RESTAURANT | 3 | $264,277 | 64 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Mr. You Express Chinese Food | 1 | $243,234 | 12 | May 3, 2025 |
| Chefs Express Chinese Cuisine Inc. | 1 | $241,065 | 53 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Crepevine Restaurant (Burlingame) | 5 | $234,637 | 114 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Peony Restaurant, LP. DBA Cafe 88 | 1 | $233,370 | 87 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| El Favorito Taqueria | 1 | $228,639 | 64 | Jan 2, 2022 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 13 | $366,341 | 159 |
| 2025 | 60 | 47 | $1,785,425 | 497 |
| 2024 | 108 | 83 | $1,389,679 | 1,142 |
| 2023 | 171 | 121 | $2,031,266 | 1,285 |
| 2022 | 113 | 93 | $1,917,330 | 1,080 |
| 2021 | 108 | 84 | $1,816,278 | 1,273 |
| 2020 | 172 | 147 | $2,679,726 | 1,843 |
| 2019 | 215 | 171 | $2,707,584 | 1,181 |
| 2018 | 156 | 115 | $1,380,185 | 743 |
| 2017 | 391 | 262 | $3,020,954 | 1,311 |
| 2016 | 108 | 81 | $1,217,279 | 1,672 |
| 2015 | 228 | 163 | $1,934,455 | 1,300 |
| 2014 | 224 | 179 | $4,195,143 | 1,531 |
| 2013 | 293 | 214 | $2,592,775 | 1,569 |
| 2012 | 505 | 340 | $3,110,925 | 2,418 |
| 2011 | 202 | 148 | $2,271,552 | 1,248 |
| 2010 | 139 | 103 | $1,368,935 | 753 |
| 2009 | 137 | 104 | $1,010,951 | 753 |
| 2008 | 180 | 100 | $642,851 | 634 |
| 2007 | 189 | 124 | $755,299 | 922 |
| 2006 | 197 | 135 | $1,475,502 | 1,126 |
| 2005 | 197 | 148 | $1,994,201 | 1,468 |
| 2004 | 158 | 104 | $907,297 | 1,121 |
Your rights in this industry
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in this industry 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. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. 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.