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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironhorse Ironworks | Bakersfield | Jul 9, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mendozas Taquera | San Jose | Jul 8, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mikado Bistro | Brentwood | Jul 5, 2013 | 3 violations repeat | $11,513 | 2 | $1,169 |
| Sethi Management -Motel 6 Merced | Merced | Jul 2, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold's Restaurant | Thousand Oaks | Jun 24, 2013 | 8 violations repeat | $7,459 | 7 | 0 |
| Harold's Restaurant | Simi Valley | Jun 24, 2013 | 5 violations repeat | $1,331 | 4 | 0 |
| Honeyberry | Santa Clara | Jun 20, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Waffles | Redding | Jun 19, 2013 | 2 violations | $187 | 1 | 0 |
| Chef Liu J & P Wang Enterprises Company | Mountain View | Jun 18, 2013 | 16 violations | $31,740 | 9 | 0 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | Chino Hills | Jun 18, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Wok Fried Chicken | Los Angeles | Jun 16, 2013 | 13 violations repeat | $111,322 | 6 | 0 |
| China Wok Express | Whittier | Jun 15, 2013 | 8 violations repeat | $60,942 | 5 | 0 |
| V Star Buffet | Santa Maria | Jun 15, 2013 | 3 violations | $1,519 | 1 | 0 |
| Walter Cafe | Ukiah | Jun 15, 2013 | 61 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruen Tong Thai Cuisine | Ukiah | Jun 15, 2013 | 35 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duna Csardas Restaurant & Bakery | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 5 violations | $5,000 | 5 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food FR Restaurant Holdings LLC | San Marcos | Jun 12, 2013 | 4 violations | $2,787 | 4 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food FR Restaurant Holdings LLC | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 4 violations | $2,653 | 4 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food FR Restaurant Holdings LLC | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 4 violations | $1,732 | 4 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food FR Restaurant Holdings LLC | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 1 violation | $1,062 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food FR Restaurant Holdings LLC | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 2 violations | $1,033 | 2 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food ASB Restaurant Holdings LLC | La Mesa | Jun 12, 2013 | 3 violations | $965 | 3 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 2 violations | $822 | 2 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food FR Restaurant Holdings LLC | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 1 violation | $588 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 1 violation | $529 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 1 violation | $420 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 2 violations | $384 | 2 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | 1 violation | $302 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food FR Restaurant Holdings LLC | Vista | Jun 12, 2013 | 1 violation | $268 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food | San Diego | Jun 12, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Eastern Restaurant | San Francisco | Jun 8, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kabuki Japanese Restaurant | Pasadena | Jun 7, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunther's Deli & Restaurant International Restaurant $ Catering Inc | San Jose | Jun 5, 2013 | 6 violations | $52,117 | 5 | 0 |
| La Bottega Italia LLC | Oakland | Jun 1, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Mango Thai Bistro Green Mango Thai Bistro Corporation dba | Rancho Cucamonga | May 31, 2013 | 7 violations repeat | $5,461 | 3 | $924 |
| Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen LLC | Pasadena | May 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | Culver City | May 26, 2013 | 7 violations | $1,152 | 6 | 0 |
| Day's Inn & Suites Days inn & Suites At Disneyland Park | Anaheim | May 16, 2013 | 15 violations | $9,215 | 14 | 0 |
| Ramen Jinya (Studio City) | Studio City | May 15, 2013 | 35 violations | $15,159 | 33 | 0 |
| Bistro | Carmel | May 15, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Via Italia Trattoria | Encinitas | May 15, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del Taco SoCal Restaurants, LLC. | Santa Fe Springs | May 13, 2013 | 8 violations | $3,265 | 8 | 0 |
| Del Taco SoCal Restaurants, LLC. | Downey | May 13, 2013 | 13 violations | $2,658 | 13 | 0 |
| Natalee Thai Cuisine | Los Angeles | May 10, 2013 | 2 violations | $624 | 1 | 0 |
| Water Grill King's Seafood Company LLC | Los Angeles | May 7, 2013 | 2 violations | $48 | 1 | 0 |
| Shawarma Co | Anaheim | May 6, 2013 | 16 violations | $20,238 | 16 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Bakersfield | May 6, 2013 | 1 violation | $3,441 | 1 | 0 |
| Carl's Jr. Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. | Carpinteria | May 6, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tebo Tebo Tea Lounge | Westminster | May 4, 2013 | 28 violations | $1,502 | 27 | 0 |
| Top Thai Restaurant | San Dimas | May 3, 2013 | 12 violations repeat | $37,835 | 10 | $1,540 |
| RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen | Los Angeles | May 3, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway Store | San Francisco | May 1, 2013 | 2 violations | $1,222 | 1 | 0 |
| On the Border | San Diego | May 1, 2013 | 1 violation | $24 | 1 | 0 |
| The Plant Cafe Organic | San Francisco | Apr 30, 2013 | 4 violations | $19,777 | 3 | 0 |
| Burrito Loco La Mesa | Arroyo Grande | Apr 30, 2013 | 11 violations | $17,880 | 10 | 0 |
| Cilantro Fusion Grill | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2013 | 4 violations | $8,184 | 2 | 0 |
| Naan Kabab | Redlands | Apr 30, 2013 | 4 violations | $932 | 1 | 0 |
| Yellow Chili Tapas Kitchen | Riverside | Apr 30, 2013 | 2 violations | $283 | 1 | 0 |
| Loving Hut Loving Hut Brea Inc. | Brea | Apr 30, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BEST WESTERN APIC Hotel Management | San Francisco | Apr 29, 2013 | 2 violations | $1,907 | 2 | 0 |
| GOOD HOTEL APIC Hotel Management | San Francisco | Apr 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pollos a la Braja | Los Angeles | Apr 27, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sushi Sasabune | Los Angeles | Apr 25, 2013 | 7 violations | $20,008 | 6 | 0 |
| Loteria Cantina & Grill Mexican Cuisine | Monrovia | Apr 25, 2013 | 4 violations repeat | $4,613 | 3 | $924 |
| Papa Chano's | Sand City | Apr 25, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Fiesta Restaurant | Mountain View | Apr 18, 2013 | 3 violations | $609 | 3 | 0 |
| Subway | Sacramento | Apr 15, 2013 | 15 violations | $7,944 | 7 | 0 |
| Tai Wu Restaurant (Foster City) | Daly City | Apr 11, 2013 | 27 violations | $79,516 | 24 | 0 |
| Tai Wu Restaurant (Foster City) | Foster City | Apr 11, 2013 | 11 violations | $47,848 | 8 | 0 |
| Mr. Fong's BBQ and Noodles Mr. Fong's Barbecue Restaurant Inc. | Daly City | Apr 11, 2013 | 11 violations | $43,022 | 8 | 0 |
| Salsa Verde Mexican Cuisine | Concord | Apr 11, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sushi House Alameda Sushi House | Alameda | Apr 7, 2013 | 67 violations | $105,186 | 63 | 0 |
| Creperie La Rue | Long Beach | Apr 7, 2013 | 1 violation | $1,720 | 1 | 0 |
| Days Inn Sahkar Hospitality Corp. | San Bernardino | Mar 31, 2013 | 32 violations repeat | $61,839 | 16 | $4,928 |
| Pasta Pomodoro | Union City | Mar 29, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mas Mexican Restaurant | Roseville | Mar 26, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Twin Dragon | Los Angeles | Mar 25, 2013 | 16 violations | $12,608 | 12 | 0 |
| The Great Plate The Great Plate Bar and Grill | Tracy | Mar 21, 2013 | 13 violations | $9,149 | 12 | 0 |
| Tokyo Sakura Noodles | Los Angeles | Mar 21, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pasta Pomodoro | San Bruno | Mar 21, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Vega Brothers | Stockton | Mar 20, 2013 | 3 violations | $5,486 | 2 | 0 |
| Cilantro's Mexican Grill | Elk Grove | Mar 20, 2013 | 3 violations | $207 | 2 | 0 |
| Road to Seoul BBQ | Los Angeles | Mar 17, 2013 | 23 violations | $28,793 | 22 | 0 |
| Bambou Le Pho | West Hollywood | Mar 17, 2013 | 3 violations | $702 | 2 | 0 |
| Thai Nakorn Restaurant | South Lake Tahoe | Mar 16, 2013 | 25 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramin Jin Ya (Sawtelle) | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2013 | 33 violations | $5,872 | 28 | 0 |
| Roberta Jinya (West Hollywood) | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2013 | 19 violations | $15,855 | 17 | 0 |
| Santorini Mediterranean Cuisine | San Francisco | Mar 14, 2013 | 2 violations | $169 | 1 | 0 |
| Pepe's Mexican Restaurant | Fullerton | Mar 13, 2013 | 23 violations repeat | $20,615 | 22 | $8,228 |
| Nong LA Food and Family, LLC | Los Angeles | Mar 8, 2013 | 14 violations | $15,443 | 13 | 0 |
| Mendoza's Restaurant-McKee Miguel Gallegos Cardena & Maria G. Betancourt | San Jose | Mar 7, 2013 | 18 violations | $34,768 | 15 | 0 |
| Pho 87 Vietnamese Restaurant | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2013 | 20 violations | $20,168 | 14 | 0 |
| Papa Chano's | Monterey | Mar 7, 2013 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,900 |
| Castle II | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baan Thai | Panorama City | Mar 7, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill | Fontana | Mar 6, 2013 | 7 violations repeat | $10,454 | 6 | $2,244 |
| Wong's Kitchen | Pacoima | Mar 6, 2013 | 8 violations | $5,925 | 7 | 0 |
| Hokkaido Seafood Buffet | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2013 | 11 violations repeat | $2,408 | 8 | $1,760 |
| Meshuga 4 Sushi | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2013 | 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.