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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack in the Bo JDC Food Services, Inc. | Orange | Mar 10, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Anaheim | Mar 4, 2015 | 3 violations | $1,688 | 3 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Santa Ana | Mar 4, 2015 | 5 violations | $498 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Costa Mesa | Mar 4, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travelodge | San Diego | Mar 1, 2015 | 5 violations | $1,424 | 5 | 0 |
| Banana Bay Pasook Corporation | Rowland Heights | Feb 28, 2015 | 26 violations | $157,632 | 20 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco Tri-Lake Investments, LLC | Paramount | Feb 28, 2015 | 19 violations | $11,071 | 18 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco Cerritos Food Group, Inc. | Cypress | Feb 28, 2015 | 17 violations | $10,019 | 16 | 0 |
| Water Grill King's Seafood Company LLC | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hane Sushi | San Diego | Feb 25, 2015 | 17 violations | $62,121 | 16 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Tustin | Feb 25, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Chula Vista | Feb 24, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Santee | Feb 24, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn & Suites Long Beach | Long Beach | Feb 20, 2015 | 26 violations | $12,358 | 14 | 0 |
| Jack in the Box Inc. | San Diego | Feb 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Box Inc. | San Diego | Feb 20, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magic Lamp Inn | Rancho Cucamonga | Feb 15, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hibachi Supreme Buffett | Moreno Valley | Feb 14, 2015 | 13 violations | $22,548 | 7 | 0 |
| Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant | Fair Oaks | Feb 11, 2015 | 11 violations | $3,180 | 10 | 0 |
| Days Inn & Suites | Hayward | Feb 11, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roadway Inn & Suites Bakersfield | Bakersfield | Feb 10, 2015 | 27 violations | $1,489 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian Buffett Hayward Asian Buffett Inc. | Hayward | Feb 7, 2015 | 35 violations repeat | $82,319 | 25 | 0 |
| Subway Jatinder Nagra | Lompoc | Feb 3, 2015 | 4 violations | $658 | 3 | 0 |
| Subway Jatinder Nagra | Lompoc | Feb 3, 2015 | 6 violations | $455 | 5 | 0 |
| Subway Jatinder Nagra | Lompoc | Feb 3, 2015 | 5 violations | $336 | 4 | 0 |
| Subway Jatinder Nagra | Lompoc | Feb 3, 2015 | 5 violations | $285 | 4 | 0 |
| Dolce Hayes Mansion | San Jose | Feb 3, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Picantes's Restaurant | Anaheim | Feb 1, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Panda | Santa Clarita | Jan 28, 2015 | 5 violations | $22,933 | 4 | 0 |
| HIOG Management Services (Prime Hospitality) | Ontario | Jan 28, 2015 | 66 violations | $8,583 | 65 | 0 |
| Phlight | Whittier | Jan 26, 2015 | 59 violations | $59,889 | 25 | 0 |
| Avanty International Group Inc | Valley Village | Jan 21, 2015 | 7 violations | $5,185 | 6 | 0 |
| Jackalope Ranch Restaurant | Indio | Jan 21, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Honey Bistro | San Francisco | Jan 20, 2015 | 41 violations | $75,261 | 21 | 0 |
| Sam's Diner | San Francisco | Jan 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taqueria La Michuacana Adrian Vasquez DBA Taqueria La Michacana | Fontana | Jan 17, 2015 | 13 violations repeat | $24,385 | 6 | $13,548 |
| Jowli's Filipino Cuisine | Fresno | Jan 16, 2015 | 3 violations | $3,446 | 1 | 0 |
| The Original Phat & Juicy Burgers | Inglewood | Jan 15, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earthen Restaurant (Sherry Shen) | Hacienda Heights | Jan 13, 2015 | 7 violations | $16,518 | 6 | 0 |
| Good Eats | Sacramento | Jan 12, 2015 | 3 violations | $1,131 | 1 | 0 |
| Que Ricos Tacos | Los Angeles | Jan 12, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phantom Ales | Anaheim | Jan 11, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hissho Sushi | La Habra | Jan 9, 2015 | 7 violations | $9,066 | 6 | 0 |
| Madhuban Indian Cuisine | Sunnyvale | Dec 31, 2014 | 26 violations repeat | $55,018 | 19 | 0 |
| Q's Lounge Restaurant | Westminster | Dec 31, 2014 | 2 violations | $8,990 | 1 | 0 |
| Black Bear Diner Strawberry Valley Food Service, Inc. | Redding | Dec 30, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Sergio's Taco Shop | National City | Dec 29, 2014 | 2 violations | $11,204 | 2 | 0 |
| The Living Room Cafe & Bistro | San Diego | Dec 27, 2014 | 62 violations | $20,663 | 62 | 0 |
| Pho Hiep Hung | Oakland | Dec 17, 2014 | 3 violations | $20,478 | 1 | 0 |
| BEST WESTERN | Hanford | Dec 16, 2014 | 3 violations | $436 | 2 | 0 |
| El Rancho Motel | Bishop | Dec 15, 2014 | 6 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tree's Motel | Bishop | Dec 15, 2014 | 4 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Panda Jam & Su Corporation | Newhall | Dec 13, 2014 | 10 violations | $37,755 | 9 | 0 |
| Hot Thai Restaurant | Los Angeles | Dec 11, 2014 | 3 violations | $1,062 | 2 | 0 |
| Rafa's Mexican Food | Sacramento | Dec 10, 2014 | 5 violations | $2,145 | 4 | 0 |
| Frits Hong & Grace Swee Haw Lie (Duarte Inn) | Duarte | Dec 10, 2014 | 3 violations | $1,640 | 1 | 0 |
| El Rey Moro Taco Shop | San Diego | Dec 9, 2014 | 10 violations | $4,892 | 9 | 0 |
| Little Madfish | Fremont | Dec 9, 2014 | 71 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aura Thai | Long Beach | Dec 6, 2014 | 13 violations repeat | $22,958 | 8 | $2,464 |
| Garden Liquors & Deli Santa Cruz Garden Liquor & Deli Inc | Santa Cruz | Dec 5, 2014 | 2 violations | $4,079 | 1 | 0 |
| Blarney Stone Pub (Gaslamp) | San Diego | Dec 3, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cabbage Patch Cabbage Patch Restaurant LLC | Beverly Hills | Dec 2, 2014 | 2 violations | $12,754 | 1 | 0 |
| The Cheese School of San Francisco | San Francisco | Dec 1, 2014 | 21 violations | $9,338 | 20 | 0 |
| Broadway Bistro | Millbrae | Nov 28, 2014 | 17 violations | $34,336 | 16 | 0 |
| Carino's Italian Restaurant | Modesto | Nov 21, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senor Panchos Mexican Grill | Oceanside | Nov 19, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oventi Restaurant, Bakery & Microbrewery/Bar | Napa | Nov 18, 2014 | 6 violations | $3,797 | 5 | 0 |
| Budget Inn and Suites | El Centro | Nov 18, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roadway Inn & Suites | El Centro | Nov 17, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cho Oishi Japanese Restaurant | Los Angeles | Nov 17, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Loggia | Studio City | Nov 13, 2014 | 61 violations | $45,048 | 34 | 0 |
| Plaza Jalisco Restaurant | Grass Valley | Nov 13, 2014 | 5 violations repeat | $12,420 | 3 | 0 |
| The Village | Studio City | Nov 13, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gatten Sushi USA, Inc. (West Covina) | Monterey Park | Nov 11, 2014 | 44 violations repeat | $21,778 | 31 | $13,200 |
| Vallarta Express | San Diego | Nov 11, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yushoken Ramen (Arcadia) | Arcadia | Nov 10, 2014 | 16 violations repeat | $15,753 | 10 | $3,960 |
| AFC Sushi Corp./ Publi | Compton | Nov 8, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velvet Jones BDC Entertainment, Inc. | Santa Barbara | Nov 2, 2014 | 12 violations | $24,000 | 8 | 0 |
| Trattoria Tiramisu | La Mesa | Nov 1, 2014 | 8 violations | $1,796 | 8 | 0 |
| Hikari Sushi | Simi Valley | Oct 29, 2014 | 3 violations | $2,661 | 1 | 0 |
| Haidilao Caterning Haidilao Catring USA, Inc. | Arcadia | Oct 29, 2014 | 3 violations | $1,514 | 2 | 0 |
| Original Perrys | Sacramento | Oct 28, 2014 | 11 violations | $24,199 | 10 | 0 |
| Blarney Stone Pub (Gaslamp) | San Diego | Oct 28, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fiore Restaurant | Concord | Oct 27, 2014 | 10 violations | $6,142 | 8 | 0 |
| Sansar Restaurant | Livermore | Oct 27, 2014 | 3 violations | $918 | 2 | 0 |
| Hannosuke | Los Angeles | Oct 26, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victoria's Tacos Maria V Romero-Sandoval | Glendale | Oct 24, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dumpling House | Arcadia | Oct 21, 2014 | 15 violations repeat | $25,343 | 12 | $3,696 |
| Lido Nightclub | San Jose | Oct 20, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emperor Buffet Emperor Buffet Corporation | Rancho Mirage | Oct 19, 2014 | 92 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Hat C & J Food Company, Inc. | Lake Forest | Oct 19, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wendys Pennant Foods | San Diego | Oct 17, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AA Golden House | Temple City | Oct 15, 2014 | 13 violations repeat | $9,926 | 9 | $2,772 |
| Meizhou Dongpo American Meizhou Dongpo Group | Los Angeles | Oct 15, 2014 | 9 violations | $6,179 | 4 | 0 |
| Noriega Restaurant & Hotel | Bakersfield | Oct 14, 2014 | 4 violations | $15,566 | 3 | 0 |
| New Thai Kitchen | Roseville | Oct 14, 2014 | 2 violations | $131 | 1 | 0 |
| Carls Junior | West Covina | Oct 14, 2014 | 3 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnnie's Jr Burgers | Orange | Oct 8, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Mariachi Restaurant | San Clemente | Oct 6, 2014 | 50 violations | $30,079 | 42 | 0 |
| Hibachi Grill & Super Buffet | San Jacinto | Oct 4, 2014 | 11 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.