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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crepe Escape | Sacramento | Apr 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABC Seafood Restaurant | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2012 | 4 violations | $200 | 4 | 0 |
| Grand Buffet New Grand Buffet, Inc. | Redding | Apr 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chili's Grill & Bar Brinker International Payroll Co, LP | San Diego | Apr 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motel 6 San Jose Airport Central | San Jose | Apr 4, 2012 | 9 violations | $4,206 | 9 | 0 |
| Subway | Red Bluff | Apr 4, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hop Li Seafood Restaurant | Los Angeles | Apr 3, 2012 | 5 violations | $12,192 | 4 | 0 |
| Round Table Sisco Enterprises Inc | Red Bluff | Apr 3, 2012 | 2 violations | $291 | 1 | 0 |
| Motel 6 Atascadero Accor North America, Inc. | Atascadero | Apr 3, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cheo Leo Cafe Cheo Leo Cafe and Cafe | San Jose | Apr 2, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $350 |
| Motel 6 South Motel 6 Operating LP | Redding | Apr 2, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtyard Los Angeles Pasadena Monrovia | Monrovia | Apr 1, 2012 | 9 violations | $455 | 8 | 0 |
| Springhill Suites Madera | Madera | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlas Hotels, Inc. | San Diego | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyndham Wyndham Gardens | San Diego | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Tree Hotel SD Harbor View Investments LLC dba DoubleTree | San Diego | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Tree Golf Resort San Diego Golf Partners,LLC dba | San Diego | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Verde Tea Cafe Verde Associates, LLC | Cupertino | Mar 31, 2012 | 12 violations | $28,831 | 8 | 0 |
| Verde Tea Cafe Verde Associates, LLC | Mountain View | Mar 31, 2012 | 3 violations | $1,704 | 2 | 0 |
| Pacific Inn Reno Motel Investment Inc | Redwood City | Mar 31, 2012 | 1 violation | $32 | 1 | 0 |
| Verde Tea Expresso Bar | Fremont | Mar 31, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Orange County Inland American Lodging Garden Grove Harbor T | Garden Grove | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homewood Suites Fresno Airport Clovis | Clovis | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davis Sushi Buffet Japanese Restaurant | Davis | Mar 30, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BounceU BounceU Entertainment, LLC | Pleasanton | Mar 30, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sushi Mon Woori Jiang, Inc. | Roseville | Mar 27, 2012 | 5 violations | $404 | 3 | 0 |
| Eagle's Nest Pizza | Redding | Mar 27, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ozzie's Diner | Commerce | Mar 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dave & Busters | Milpitas | Mar 26, 2012 | 146 violations | $27,590 | 145 | 0 |
| McDonald's | San Jose | Mar 26, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee's Sandwiches San Jose City Hall | San Jose | Mar 26, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee's Sandwiches | San Jose | Mar 26, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Pearl Hotels LLC | San Diego | Mar 24, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant, Spa | Lodi | Mar 23, 2012 | 4 violations | $1,713 | 3 | 0 |
| Pizza Works Omni Pizza Enterprises, Inc. | Lodi | Mar 23, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission Valley Resort | San Diego | Mar 22, 2012 | 8 violations | $717 | 8 | 0 |
| Nutwood Hospitality | Brea | Mar 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mikuni Elk Grove Mikuni Restaurant Group Inc. dba Mikuni Elk G | Elk Grove | Mar 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arby's Golden Bear Restaurant Inc | Redding | Mar 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Elk Grove | Elk Grove | Mar 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yum Yum Donuts Yum Yum Donuts Shops, Inc. | La Puente | Mar 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Natas Pastries LA's Portuguese Bakery & Cafe | Sherman Oaks | Mar 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel Robray Hotel Partnership, A California Limite | Palm Springs | Mar 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Escondido | Escondido | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tail O' The Whale Restaurant | Redding | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | Montclair | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacifica Host Hotels | San Diego | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clarion Hotel South Bay Pacifica Harbor View One, L.P. | National City | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express La Jolla | La Jolla | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Western Plus Otay Valley | Chula Vista | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seacoast Palms Inn Pacific Beach Hospitality LP | San Diego | Mar 20, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Garden | Fairfield | Mar 19, 2012 | 5 violations | $648 | 3 | 0 |
| Courtyard by Marriot Fairfield Napa Valley | Fairfield | Mar 19, 2012 | 1 violation | $236 | 1 | 0 |
| Chili's San Ramon | San Ramon | Mar 18, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chili's Pittsburgh | Pittsburg | Mar 18, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Springbok Bar & Grill | Van Nuys | Mar 17, 2012 | 21 violations | $26,074 | 13 | 0 |
| R & G LOUNGE R & G Executive Lounge, Inc. | San Francisco | Mar 17, 2012 | 20 violations | $2,869 | 20 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | Sanger | Mar 16, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tokyo Kalbi EHP Investment, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2012 | 4 violations | $5,610 | 3 | 0 |
| Wendy's Restaurant | Yuba City | Mar 15, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chili's Concord | Concord | Mar 15, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai Pepper Cuisine | Sunnyvale | Mar 15, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Campbell Lodging, Inc. | Brea | Mar 13, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rick's New York Style Pizza | Lodi | Mar 13, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sethi Management | Carlsbad | Mar 13, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domino's Pizza | Needles | Mar 11, 2012 | 3 violations | $446 | 1 | 0 |
| Berries Pizza Cafe Berrie's Pizza Cafe, LLC / RHB Group, LLC. | Los Angeles | Mar 10, 2012 | 33 violations | $21,967 | 24 | 0 |
| Mae's Cafe | Garden Grove | Mar 10, 2012 | 6 violations | $3,328 | 6 | 0 |
| Ayres Hotel Company | Costa Mesa | Mar 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Brea Bakery | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $937 | 1 | 0 |
| Orange Tustin Inn | Orange | Mar 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Burrito and Taqueria | Woodland | Mar 5, 2012 | 2 violations | $52 | 1 | 0 |
| Ajisen Ramen JR Noodle Line, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richies Kitchen Richies Kitchen Restaurant | Moreno Valley | Mar 2, 2012 | 1 violation | $196 | 1 | 0 |
| El Zocalo | Wilmington | Mar 1, 2012 | 4 violations | $7 | 3 | 0 |
| Travelodge San Diego Mission Valley | San Diego | Mar 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WW Lodging Limited LLC | El Cajon | Mar 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| China Buffet C&B Co., Inc. dba China Buffet | Citrus Heights | Feb 29, 2012 | 12 violations | $16,115 | 7 | 0 |
| Washington Bakery & Restaurant | San Francisco | Feb 29, 2012 | 14 violations | $12,707 | 14 | 0 |
| Quality Inn & Suites | Santa Clara | Feb 29, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Barn Steakhouse | Red Bluff | Feb 28, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quality Inn | Sunnyvale | Feb 28, 2012 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Komala Vilas Shree Sai Pooncholai, Inc. | Sunnyvale | Feb 27, 2012 | 2 violations | $21,239 | 1 | 0 |
| MT Shasta Black Bear | Mount Shasta | Feb 27, 2012 | 25 violations | $5,319 | 22 | $1,150 |
| Velvet Grill and Creamery, Inc. | Lodi | Feb 27, 2012 | 4 violations | $2,153 | 1 | $1,550 |
| Fowler Hospitality | Santa Ana | Feb 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyndham Hotel Orange County | Costa Mesa | Feb 26, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Cantarito Restaurant | Placentia | Feb 25, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Sea Seafood Village (Millbrae) | Millbrae | Feb 24, 2012 | 27 violations | $51,925 | 27 | 0 |
| Greenwood Suites Anaheim Resort | Anaheim | Feb 24, 2012 | 12 violations | $3,369 | 12 | 0 |
| Crowne Plaza Irvine IHG Management (Maryland) LLC | Irvine | Feb 23, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drago Centro North Plaza Restaurant Partners LLC | Los Angeles | Feb 23, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jollibee Honeybee Foods Corporation | National City | Feb 23, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Ramada Plaza Jai Shri RamHospitality GroupofSacramento LLC | Sacramento | Feb 22, 2012 | 11 violations | $18,917 | 8 | 0 |
| Taco Bravo Dennis Woullet dba Taco Bravo | Campbell | Feb 22, 2012 | 15 violations | $1,348 | 13 | $3,100 |
| Taco Bravo | San Jose | Feb 22, 2012 | 13 violations | $1,204 | 12 | $1,550 |
| Mishima Mishima Foods USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 22, 2012 | 8 violations | $382 | 7 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express | Woodland | Feb 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wasabi Japanese Noodle House | Los Angeles | Feb 19, 2012 | 6 violations | $6,860 | 4 | 0 |
| Thai Palace SC | San Clemente | Feb 19, 2012 | 6 violations | $4,420 | 6 | 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.