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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Haven Subway, Inc. | Fontana | Feb 19, 2016 | 1 violation | $54 | 1 | 0 |
| Motel 6 G6 hopitallity LLC | Salinas | Feb 18, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission Grill | San Juan Capistrano | Feb 15, 2016 | 38 violations repeat | $22,700 | 25 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Cotti Foods Corporation | Anaheim | Feb 11, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott | Redding | Feb 3, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anatolian Table Restaurant | Rocklin | Jan 26, 2016 | 5 violations | $968 | 2 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | Orange | Jan 21, 2016 | 2 violations | $2,574 | 1 | 0 |
| Sylvia's Catering | Hayward | Jan 21, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taqueria Angelito | Hayward | Jan 21, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chow Down Special | Hayward | Jan 21, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | Anaheim | Jan 18, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanda Thai Restaurant | Walnut Creek | Jan 8, 2016 | 2 violations | $31 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Apple Valley | Jan 8, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali Baba Restaurant | El Cajon | Jan 7, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kome Buffet Kome International Cuisine | Rowland Heights | Jan 6, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rice Services Inc | Edwards | Dec 31, 2015 | 37 violations | $87,458 | 37 | 0 |
| Aida Plopena | Lake Forest | Dec 31, 2015 | 3 violations | $1,548 | 1 | 0 |
| Guppy Las Tunas, LLC | Temple City | Dec 27, 2015 | 26 violations | $5,557 | 23 | 0 |
| Super 8 Redding KJMP Hospitality Corporation | Redding | Dec 23, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell C&R Restaurant Group, L.P. | Huntington Beach | Dec 22, 2015 | 83 violations | $25,268 | 83 | 0 |
| Taco Bell C&R Restaurant Group, L.P. | Anaheim | Dec 22, 2015 | 1 violation | $77 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Temecula | Dec 22, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Toro Bravo El Toro Bravo Tortilleria | Costa Mesa | Dec 21, 2015 | 21 violations repeat | $81,396 | 14 | $4,312 |
| Blue Fin Sushi | Tracy | Dec 19, 2015 | 13 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matsu Sushi Yeon & Howard, Inc. | Manteca | Dec 19, 2015 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe Seafood and Steakhouse | Redding | Dec 17, 2015 | 6 violations repeat | $3,526 | 3 | $561 |
| Carl's Jr. 210 Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC | Inglewood | Dec 16, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Century Fast Foods, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 15, 2015 | 34 violations | $10,616 | 33 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Century Fast Food, Inc. | Simi Valley | Dec 15, 2015 | 3 violations | $566 | 2 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Store Century Fast Food, Inc | North Hollywood | Dec 15, 2015 | 2 violations | $152 | 1 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Store Century Fast Food, Inc. | Chatsworth | Dec 15, 2015 | 2 violations | $73 | 1 | 0 |
| Motel 99 Wigglesworth Realty LLC | Tulare | Dec 15, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Century Fast Food, Inc. | Simi Valley | Dec 15, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mariscos Licenciado | Montclair | Dec 12, 2015 | 13 violations | $8,791 | 12 | 0 |
| Chop Chop Korean BBQ | Pleasant Hill | Dec 12, 2015 | 13 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matsu Sushi | Pleasant Hill | Dec 12, 2015 | 12 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alazayem Restaurant | El Cajon | Dec 11, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAKANA SUSHI BAR AND GRILL | San Francisco | Dec 8, 2015 | 3 violations repeat | $33,023 | 2 | $616 |
| Greek Chicken | El Cajon | Dec 8, 2015 | 9 violations | $15,178 | 8 | 0 |
| I Love Teriyaki # A | Roseville | Dec 8, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maison 140 / Mosaic Hotel / Forest Suites | Beverly Hills | Dec 6, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paradise Restaurant | Fresno | Dec 4, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Econo Lodge | Pico Rivera | Nov 30, 2015 | 3 violations | $5,220 | 2 | 0 |
| Travel Lodge 11530 Whittier, LLC | Whittier | Nov 30, 2015 | 3 violations | $1,740 | 2 | 0 |
| Rose Garden Restaurant | Roseville | Nov 30, 2015 | 3 violations | $150 | 2 | 0 |
| Sapporo Grill Sapporro Grill, LLC. | Sacramento | Nov 20, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shave It Sharp Bookkeepers Inc. | Camarillo | Nov 19, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carousel Restaurant Tcholakian Enterprises Inc. | Glendale | Nov 10, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sin of Cortez | Chico | Nov 6, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh and Meaty Burgers | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2015 | 12 violations repeat | $3,255 | 11 | 0 |
| Hollywood Rock Cafe | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2015 | 1 violation | $560 | 1 | 0 |
| Subway | Encino | Nov 3, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lumberjacks Restaurant | Redding | Oct 29, 2015 | 1 violation repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albertacos Albertacos Mexican Food Inc. | Vista | Oct 28, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casa-Alvarez Mexican Restaurant | Rowland Heights | Oct 27, 2015 | 29 violations repeat | $49,300 | 28 | 0 |
| Burger King California Food Management, LLC | Montebello | Oct 27, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Dining Catering, Inc. | Chatsworth | Oct 25, 2015 | 91 violations | $152,157 | 90 | 0 |
| TownePlace Suites Sacramento Cal Expo | Sacramento | Oct 21, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway PGT Dhaliwal Inc | Kerman | Oct 20, 2015 | 1 violation | $74 | 1 | 0 |
| Willows Roadhouse | Willows | Oct 16, 2015 | 3 violations | $495 | 3 | 0 |
| Sushi Mon Pacific to Central Union Company | Roseville | Oct 16, 2015 | 2 violations repeat | $375 | 1 | 0 |
| Travelodge Redding James C. Hoffman & Jenay A. Hoffman | Redding | Oct 16, 2015 | 2 violations repeat | $39 | 1 | 0 |
| Motel 6 Bhole Shiv Inc | Visalia | Oct 15, 2015 | 10 violations | $15,427 | 8 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites | San Jose | Oct 14, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Callejon BGJ Restaurants, Inc. | Encinitas | Oct 9, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andale Mexican Restaurant | San Francisco | Oct 8, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andale Mexican Restaurant Los Gatos | Los Gatos | Oct 8, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andale Mexican Restaurant SFO Terminal | San Francisco | Oct 8, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Sacramento | Oct 5, 2015 | 5 violations | $7,271 | 2 | 0 |
| Taqueria Don Pepe | Fresno | Oct 3, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MolcaSalsa Mexican Food Molcasalsa Mexican Restaurant #1 | La Habra | Oct 1, 2015 | 7 violations repeat | $10,980 | 4 | $616 |
| Nguyen Anh Quan Red Dragon Cuisine Inc. | Westminster | Sep 25, 2015 | 6 violations | $6,400 | 5 | 0 |
| Del Taco, Store | Beaumont | Sep 22, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Farmer Boys Store | Perris | Sep 21, 2015 | 1 violation | $71 | 1 | 0 |
| The Habit Burger Grill | Cypress | Sep 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Barca Restaurants | Bell | Sep 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lyon & Lyon | San Diego | Sep 19, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonald's Sutherland Management Compancy LLC | San Diego | Sep 16, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Filippis Pizza Grotto Filippis Pizza Grotto-Pacific Beach, Inc | San Diego | Sep 16, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Naan & Kabob | Tustin | Sep 15, 2015 | 4 violations | $14,313 | 3 | 0 |
| Vintage Steak House Restaurant | San Juan Capistrano | Sep 15, 2015 | 21 violations | $9,608 | 19 | 0 |
| Barrio Fiesta | North Hills | Sep 15, 2015 | 16 violations repeat | $5,608 | 12 | $4,620 |
| O'bistro Cafe | San Diego | Sep 15, 2015 | 4 violations | $133 | 4 | 0 |
| Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlor | Clovis | Sep 15, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dragon Boat Restaurant | Foresthill | Sep 11, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chick-fil-A Sport Arena | San Diego | Sep 11, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,150 |
| Chick-fil-A Santee | San Diego | Sep 10, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Bowl Sushi & Teriyaki | Van Nuys | Sep 5, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucky Chinese Restaurant | El Centro | Sep 2, 2015 | 13 violations | $2,005 | 13 | 0 |
| Subway Fresh Only LLC | Fremont | Sep 1, 2015 | 4 violations | $15,886 | 3 | 0 |
| Carll's Jr CLK HR ACQUISITION LLC | Calexico | Aug 31, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo Jack in the Box, Inc. | Calexico | Aug 31, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo Jack In The Box, Inc. | Calexico | Aug 31, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Calexico | Aug 31, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Calexico | Aug 31, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domingo's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant | Lancaster | Aug 30, 2015 | 13 violations | $14,048 | 12 | 0 |
| Elite Cuisine | Los Angeles | Aug 28, 2015 | 7 violations repeat | $12,670 | 6 | 0 |
| Firehouse Pizza | Red Bluff | Aug 27, 2015 | 3 violations | $233 | 2 | 0 |
| Adalberto's Mexican Restaurant | Rocklin | Aug 26, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del Taco | El Centro | Aug 26, 2015 | no violations found | 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.