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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quickly Cafe | Arcadia | Nov 14, 2023 | 4 violations | $73 | 1 | $8,205 |
| Movita Juice Bar | North Hollywood | Nov 14, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wingstop Rohnert Park | Rohnert Park | Nov 13, 2023 | 3 violations repeat | $1,110 | 2 | 0 |
| La Huerta Restaurant La Huerta RestaurantE, Inc. | Oxnard | Nov 9, 2023 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cops Direct Cops Direct Incorporated | San Ramon | Nov 9, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Sancho Loco Taqueria y Cantina | Thousand Oaks | Nov 7, 2023 | 14 violations | $3,660 | 13 | 0 |
| Escala K-Town | Los Angeles | Nov 1, 2023 | 5 violations repeat | $54,386 | 4 | $3,332 |
| Rosemary and Thyme Rosemary and Thyme LA, Inc | Los Angeles | Oct 31, 2023 | 11 violations repeat | $3,965 | 10 | $1,330 |
| Tacos Tu Madre Broadway Taco Shop 26 Inc | Santa Monica | Oct 24, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OMG Tea | Santa Clara | Oct 18, 2023 | 40 violations | $19,098 | 39 | 0 |
| Tokyo Express Sushi | Baldwin Park | Oct 18, 2023 | 12 violations | $3,705 | 10 | 0 |
| Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Brentwood | Oct 17, 2023 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mariscos Choi | Downey | Oct 15, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D-D Delight D-D Delight Incorporation | San Jose | Oct 10, 2023 | 3 violations | $8,358 | 2 | 0 |
| Spruce and Oak | Newhall | Oct 8, 2023 | 5 violations repeat | $4,490 | 4 | $2,744 |
| Sweet Maple JS Fine Dining Inc. | Palo Alto | Oct 4, 2023 | 22 violations | $68,089 | 21 | 0 |
| Domino's Pizza Positive Pizza People, Inc | Galt | Oct 1, 2023 | 8 violations | $289 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick the Greek Dublin Greek Eats, LLC | Dublin | Sep 26, 2023 | 3 violations | $85 | 2 | 0 |
| Subway Crave Brands LLC, MZS Enterprises LLC | Brentwood | Sep 25, 2023 | 429 violations repeat | $475,000 | 177 | $284,242 |
| Golden Corral buffet and grill | Oceanside | Sep 24, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Dublin | Sep 21, 2023 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Burrito Taqueria | Sacramento | Sep 18, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gateway Hotel & Consulting LLC | San Jose | Sep 11, 2023 | 39 violations | $4,298 | 38 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Angel City Bell, LLC | El Cajon | Aug 27, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant | Roseville | Aug 25, 2023 | 41 violations | $27,496 | 36 | $16,812 |
| Quality Inn & Suites Vacaville | Vacaville | Aug 25, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eggplants Thai Cuisine | Temecula | Aug 20, 2023 | 15 violations | $19,913 | 14 | $1,344 |
| Kebabs & Gyros Millbrae Kebabs & Gyros Inc. | Millbrae | Aug 15, 2023 | 9 violations | $13,751 | 3 | 0 |
| Hisui Sushi | Folsom | Aug 15, 2023 | 11 violations | $3,576 | 10 | 0 |
| Jin Sushi Jin Sushi Corporation | Bakersfield | Aug 14, 2023 | 25 violations repeat | $59,270 | 21 | $18,326 |
| Blaze Pizza Damm Fine Pizza LLC | Bakersfield | Aug 14, 2023 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | $121,104 |
| Cozy Inn Sartaj Hospitality LLC | Costa Mesa | Aug 7, 2023 | 5 violations repeat | $10,011 | 3 | $1,995 |
| Siam I Am | Redondo Beach | Aug 7, 2023 | 2 violations | $2,175 | 1 | $665 |
| NeueHouse CultureWorks, Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowlick's Ice Cream Cafe | Fort Bragg | Jul 31, 2023 | 7 violations repeat | $2,660 | 5 | $19,173 |
| Sweetgreen | Palo Alto | Jul 31, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Panda Buffet | Simi Valley | Jul 27, 2023 | 14 violations repeat | $62,981 | 13 | $8,918 |
| Nash & Proper | Sacramento | Jul 19, 2023 | 11 violations | $7,235 | 10 | 0 |
| Medranos Mexican Restaurant | Palmdale | Jul 18, 2023 | 17 violations repeat | $9,200 | 16 | $4,165 |
| Chipotle Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc | Mountain View | Jul 18, 2023 | 4 violations | $251 | 4 | 0 |
| Bober Coffee and Tea | Campbell | Jul 8, 2023 | 46 violations | $22,781 | 45 | $554 |
| D&D Fireart LLC | Yorba Linda | Jun 30, 2023 | 9 violations repeat | $5,727 | 6 | $665 |
| RoundTable Pizza | Hayward | Jun 30, 2023 | 9 violations | $1,056 | 9 | 0 |
| RoundTable Pizza Livermore | Livermore | Jun 30, 2023 | 7 violations | $165 | 6 | 0 |
| Garcia Jojo's | Modesto | Jun 27, 2023 | 5 violations repeat | $2,980 | 5 | $4,035 |
| Piero's PizzaVino | Palm Desert | Jun 22, 2023 | 6 violations repeat | $13,361 | 5 | $4,035 |
| Cilantro's Taco Shop | La Mesa | Jun 22, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hodel's Country Dining Hodel's Development Corporation | Bakersfield | Jun 21, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway RNB Development, Inc. | Willits | Jun 16, 2023 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,014 |
| Trattotria Del Sole | Sherman Oaks | Jun 9, 2023 | 10 violations repeat | $100,720 | 8 | $3,990 |
| Oasis Palace | Newark | Jun 8, 2023 | 7 violations repeat | $23,400 | 6 | $4,998 |
| Tulsi Indian Eatery J & J Hospitality Group, LLC. | Northridge | Jun 8, 2023 | 5 violations repeat | $11,483 | 4 | $3,228 |
| Raw Sushi | Stockton | Jun 7, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Halal Guys Halal or Nothing Group 2, LLC | Long Beach | Jun 7, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grilled Fraiche Grilled Fraiche LB, LLC | Long Beach | Jun 7, 2023 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,825 |
| Larkspur Landing Campbell | Campbell | Jun 2, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Monterey Park | Jun 1, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $15,138 |
| El Pollo Loco Restaurant El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc & Subsidiaries | Los Angeles | May 30, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mama Por Dios Scottsdale | Ontario | May 28, 2023 | 83 violations repeat | $18,107 | 62 | $5,880 |
| Shake Shack | Santa Clara | May 23, 2023 | 14 violations | 0 | 0 | $211,932 |
| Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits | Oakland | May 21, 2023 | 23 violations repeat | $39,827 | 15 | $133,209 |
| Changsha Fever Tasty Food Sources Management | El Monte | May 18, 2023 | 7 violations | $2,351 | 2 | 0 |
| Taqueria Los Inmortales | Sacramento | May 17, 2023 | 23 violations repeat | $90,383 | 22 | $13,300 |
| Golden Phoeni | Lakewood | May 17, 2023 | 10 violations repeat | $24,357 | 8 | $1,981 |
| Zhangliang Malatang | Mountain View | May 11, 2023 | 6 violations | $1,999 | 5 | 0 |
| Wing Stop Far West Restaurant Group LLC | Los Angeles | May 9, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antojitos Guanacos | Mendota | May 5, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I Heart Mac & Cheese | Los Angeles | May 5, 2023 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,746 |
| Urbane Cafe Urbane Cafe Operations, LLC. | Burbank | May 3, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hakata Ramen | Los Angeles | May 3, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stonefire Grill 11, Inc. | Ventura | May 2, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunkin Donuts | Santa Monica | May 1, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachada Thai Cuisine | Moorpark | Apr 30, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buffalo Spot Buffalos Spot 6 LLC | Cerritos | Apr 27, 2023 | 2 violations | $155 | 1 | 0 |
| Chuck E. Cheese | Pasadena | Apr 27, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Chicken Cafe | Los Angeles | Apr 27, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kopan Ramen JM Restaurant Business, INC. | Burbank | Apr 26, 2023 | 5 violations | $191 | 5 | 0 |
| Arby's Notivel Enterprises Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 25, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Garcia | Salinas | Apr 25, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cronies Sports Grill Crosimi Holding Company, Inc | Simi Valley | Apr 23, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Berkeley | Apr 19, 2023 | 8 violations repeat | $803 | 7 | $7,122 |
| Presto Pasta | Valencia | Apr 18, 2023 | 129 violations | $35,674 | 125 | 0 |
| Chuckwagon | Rancho Cucamonga | Apr 17, 2023 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,164 |
| Badmaash Fairfa Fairfax Restaurant, Inc.-Anu Mahendro | Los Angeles | Apr 11, 2023 | 7 violations repeat | $28,064 | 6 | 0 |
| Teriyaki Madness | Los Angeles | Apr 11, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crisp Kitchen and Juice | Saint Helena | Apr 9, 2023 | 26 violations | $9,344 | 16 | 0 |
| Ike's Love and Sandwiches | Los Angeles | Apr 7, 2023 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $15,138 |
| BCD Tofu House Wilshire Kingsley, Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 6, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Italia Pizza Experts. Inc. | Fremont | Apr 5, 2023 | 9 violations repeat | $40,158 | 4 | $4,148 |
| Firehouse Sub | North Hollywood | Apr 5, 2023 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,133 |
| Marco�s Pizza | Ventura | Mar 31, 2023 | 2 violations | $1,373 | 1 | $819 |
| California Pizza Kitchen | Walnut Creek | Mar 29, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EL Cholo Santa Monica, LLC. | Santa Monica | Mar 28, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domino's Pizza Home County Pizza, Inc | Santa Barbara | Mar 27, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rusty's Pizza Parlor | Santa Barbara | Mar 27, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wokcano Valencia, LLC. | Valencia | Mar 22, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Bear Inn | Ontario | Mar 17, 2023 | 3 violations | $964 | 2 | 0 |
| Pho & Tea | Thousand Oaks | Mar 16, 2023 | 5 violations | $4,904 | 2 | $637 |
| Taco Bell Golden Gate Bell LLC | Concord | Mar 16, 2023 | 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.