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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Ranchero Taco Factory | San Diego | Oct 31, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Ranchero Factory | Chula Vista | Oct 31, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hokaido Nana Dining LLC | Newport Beach | Oct 30, 2012 | 70 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Manuel Club Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership | Los Angeles | Oct 30, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Viva Primavera | Los Gatos | Oct 30, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakeview Bistro Interstate Hotels, LLC | Los Angeles | Oct 26, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sushi Groove South | San Francisco | Oct 25, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super 8 Redding KJMP Hospitality Corporation | Redding | Oct 24, 2012 | 14 violations | $821 | 12 | 0 |
| India's Tandoori | Los Angeles | Oct 24, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Lunch Master Nob Hill Catering, Inc. | San Carlos | Oct 22, 2012 | 2 violations | $5,488 | 1 | 0 |
| Denny's Restaurant | Yucaipa | Oct 22, 2012 | 6 violations | $2,811 | 4 | 0 |
| Hilton Garden Inn of Fairfield | Fairfield | Oct 22, 2012 | 11 violations | $2,144 | 10 | 0 |
| The Grind Coffee House | Los Angeles | Oct 16, 2012 | 15 violations | $343 | 14 | 0 |
| Hon Lin Restaurant | San Bruno | Oct 16, 2012 | 3 violations | $38 | 1 | 0 |
| Miracle Springs Resort and Spa Hotel | Desert Hot Springs | Oct 15, 2012 | 53 violations | $59,791 | 53 | 0 |
| Star of India Tandoori Restaurant | Los Angeles | Oct 15, 2012 | 2 violations | $116 | 1 | 0 |
| Quince Quince Pacific Avenue, LLC | San Francisco | Oct 15, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carmen's Cafe | Azusa | Oct 13, 2012 | 6 violations | $5,148 | 5 | 0 |
| Oiwake | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2012 | 4 violations | $9,936 | 3 | 0 |
| La Fe Tortilleria | San Marcos | Oct 12, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedar Tree Restaurant Cedar Tree Deli & Restaurant | Palo Cedro | Oct 12, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Ya Restaurant | Los Angeles | Oct 11, 2012 | 12 violations | $11,576 | 11 | 0 |
| King Buffet Zhong Tai Investment Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2012 | 9 violations | $6,920 | 8 | 0 |
| Oo-Kook Korean BBQ | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2012 | 15 violations | $5,301 | 14 | 0 |
| Kelly's Coffee & Fudge Factory | Anaheim | Oct 9, 2012 | 3 violations | $439 | 2 | 0 |
| Taj Mahal of India | Los Angeles | Oct 9, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai Bamboo Bistro | Irvine | Oct 6, 2012 | 13 violations | $21,761 | 11 | 0 |
| Busan Sushi, INC | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pepper's Restaurant | Petaluma | Oct 3, 2012 | 17 violations | $10,455 | 16 | 0 |
| Moo Dae Po II Daejangkum Enterprise, Inc | Los Angeles | Oct 3, 2012 | 13 violations | $4,792 | 7 | 0 |
| Max's Restaurant of Manila | Glendale | Oct 2, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marriot Courtyard | Campbell | Oct 2, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennys Restaurant | Red Bluff | Oct 1, 2012 | 16 violations | $813 | 15 | 0 |
| Arunee's House | North Hollywood | Sep 30, 2012 | 10 violations | $85,568 | 5 | 0 |
| Oriental Chinese Restaurant | La Habra | Sep 30, 2012 | 40 violations | $42,771 | 21 | 0 |
| Guckenheimer Enterprises, Inc | Redwood City | Sep 30, 2012 | 7 violations | $9,564 | 6 | 0 |
| Revolution Foods | Oakland | Sep 30, 2012 | 12 violations | $6,628 | 11 | 0 |
| Doublz Palmdale Burgers, Inc. | Palmdale | Sep 30, 2012 | 14 violations | $5,957 | 13 | 0 |
| Vallartas Mexican Cantina | San Luis Obispo | Sep 30, 2012 | 2 violations | $1,885 | 1 | 0 |
| Gajalee Gajalee Restuarant Management, Inc. | San Francisco | Sep 30, 2012 | 2 violations | $95 | 1 | 0 |
| Chili's Restaurant | San Diego | Sep 25, 2012 | 1 violation | $68 | 1 | 0 |
| Los Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant | Red Bluff | Sep 25, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jinya Ramen (Miracle Mile) | Los Angeles | Sep 23, 2012 | 8 violations | $5,094 | 7 | 0 |
| The Counter | Los Angeles | Sep 23, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfort Suites Huntsville Akash Hotel International, inc. | Sacramento | Sep 22, 2012 | 31 violations | $5,174 | 22 | 0 |
| Marina's Cocina | Atascadero | Sep 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crazy Otto's Crazy Otto's Diner, Inc. | Lancaster | Sep 19, 2012 | 3 violations | $1,927 | 3 | 0 |
| Umami Burger | Studio City | Sep 15, 2012 | 12 violations | $17,235 | 10 | 0 |
| Que Pasa Mexican Grill | Tulare | Sep 15, 2012 | 5 violations | $942 | 4 | 0 |
| Crystal Motel Crystal Complex, LLC | Red Bluff | Sep 14, 2012 | 4 violations | $453 | 3 | 0 |
| Lada Thai Restaurant | Citrus Heights | Sep 13, 2012 | 2 violations | $290 | 1 | 0 |
| Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta: A Family Mexican Restaurant | Redding | Sep 11, 2012 | 5 violations | $138 | 4 | 0 |
| Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta: A Family Mexican Restaurant | Redding | Sep 11, 2012 | 3 violations | $84 | 2 | 0 |
| Chao Krung Chao Krung Corporation | Los Angeles | Sep 11, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.M. Pier Seafood | Santa Monica | Sep 10, 2012 | 12 violations | $30,054 | 11 | 0 |
| Hecho En Mexico | Vacaville | Sep 6, 2012 | 5 violations | $7,244 | 4 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn Redding Redding Motel Partners LLC | Cottonwood | Sep 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,050 | 1 | 0 |
| Angelo's Pizza Parlor Angelo's Pizza Parlors of America, Inc. | Redding | Sep 6, 2012 | 4 violations | $122 | 2 | 0 |
| Kobe Seafood and Steakhouse | Redding | Sep 5, 2012 | 6 violations | $581 | 5 | 0 |
| Best Western Plus Twin View Inn & Suites | Redding | Sep 4, 2012 | 18 violations repeat | $12,776 | 16 | 0 |
| El Torito Restaurant | Simi Valley | Sep 4, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Mexicana Restaurant | Yucaipa | Sep 4, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koraku Restaurant | Los Angeles | Aug 31, 2012 | 22 violations | $45,236 | 18 | 0 |
| Best Western Orange County Airport North | Santa Ana | Aug 31, 2012 | 60 violations | $17,233 | 40 | 0 |
| GCIUFFA Inc | La Jolla | Aug 29, 2012 | 2 violations | $5,510 | 1 | 0 |
| La Huacana Mexican Restaurant | Modesto | Aug 29, 2012 | 3 violations | $341 | 2 | 0 |
| Dairy Queen Long Grren Cow Inc | Redding | Aug 28, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brendan's Irish Pub & Restaurant | Agoura Hills | Aug 28, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panera Bread | Emeryville | Aug 28, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motel 6 Redding Airport | Anderson | Aug 27, 2012 | 7 violations | $648 | 4 | 0 |
| Doublz El Monte Burgers, Inc. | El Monte | Aug 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendly Maintenance | La Palma | Aug 25, 2012 | 37 violations | $32,416 | 33 | 0 |
| Hot's Cantina (Restaurant) | Northridge | Aug 25, 2012 | 6 violations repeat | $12,216 | 5 | 0 |
| Shabu Shabu House Maruyama Food Systems, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 24, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alphy's Broiler Alphy's Broiler Brothers LP | Arroyo Grande | Aug 23, 2012 | 15 violations | $8,781 | 14 | 0 |
| Alphy's Adobe Grill Alphy's Broiler Brothers, LP | Pismo Beach | Aug 23, 2012 | 4 violations | $1,638 | 3 | 0 |
| Doublz of La Puente | La Puente | Aug 23, 2012 | 7 violations | $282 | 3 | 0 |
| Vittles Family Restaurant | Anderson | Aug 22, 2012 | 5 violations | $2,165 | 4 | 0 |
| Roosevelt Cafe | Los Angeles | Aug 22, 2012 | 3 violations | $895 | 2 | 0 |
| View Fine Dining Concepts Inc | Redding | Aug 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nello's Place | Redding | Aug 21, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nickel Diner | Los Angeles | Aug 20, 2012 | 20 violations | $12,868 | 19 | 0 |
| Howard Johnson Inn | Redding | Aug 20, 2012 | 2 violations | $32 | 1 | 0 |
| Doublz Monster Burger, Inc. | Montebello | Aug 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doublz FastFood, Inc. | Chino | Aug 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doublz of Santa Fe Springs | Whittier | Aug 19, 2012 | 11 violations | $3,200 | 10 | 0 |
| Doublz Big Burger, Inc. | Paramount | Aug 19, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Redding | Redding | Aug 16, 2012 | 3 violations | $460 | 3 | 0 |
| Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen | Berkeley | Aug 15, 2012 | 2 violations | $232 | 1 | 0 |
| Kalvir Hotels Group | Poway | Aug 14, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chan Dara Pico Restaurant | Los Angeles | Aug 12, 2012 | 22 violations repeat | $89,016 | 20 | $5,000 |
| Chan Dara Larchmont Restaurant | Los Angeles | Aug 12, 2012 | 19 violations repeat | $65,336 | 18 | $5,000 |
| Doublz Lancaster Burgers, Inc | Lancaster | Aug 12, 2012 | 16 violations | $4,330 | 15 | 0 |
| Hometown Buffet OCB Restaurant Company, LLC | Los Angeles | Aug 10, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travelodge Hotel-Napa Valley Loft Hotel | Fairfield | Aug 9, 2012 | 3 violations | $291 | 3 | 0 |
| Fishermans Retreat | Fountain Valley | Aug 9, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red 88 Noodle Bar | Davis | Aug 7, 2012 | 1 violation | $47 | 1 | 0 |
| Perko's Cafe California Grills, Inc. | Anderson | Aug 6, 2012 | 7 violations | $673 | 5 | 0 |
| Oxford Suites Redding | Redding | Aug 6, 2012 | 2 violations repeat | $43 | 1 | 0 |
| Valley Trails Ranch | Castaic | Aug 2, 2012 | 2 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.