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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuji Grill Fuji Grill-Chino Hills Corporation | Chino | Sep 26, 2010 | 11 violations | $3,111 | 7 | 0 |
| Sushi Ozura EJB Investment, Inc. | Concord | Sep 23, 2010 | 8 violations | $6,484 | 5 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Store | Salinas | Sep 23, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamayu, Inc. (Kyoto Sushi) | Downey | Sep 23, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Hut Southern California Pizza Company, LLC | Compton | Sep 21, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sushi Unlimited Sushi Unlimited, LLC Folsom | Folsom | Sep 20, 2010 | 5 violations | $8,186 | 4 | 0 |
| Siamese Restaurant | La Verne | Sep 20, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temple Night Club/ Prana Restaurant/ TMG | San Francisco | Sep 19, 2010 | 15 violations | $8,241 | 15 | 0 |
| National Inn of Garden Grove | Garden Grove | Sep 16, 2010 | 5 violations | $16,546 | 2 | 0 |
| Long John Silver's Art Restaurants California, Inc. | Hanford | Sep 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wienerschnitzel | Apple Valley | Sep 8, 2010 | 3 violations | $16,076 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Corral West Coast Corral, Inc. | Sacramento | Sep 1, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norm's Restaurant | West Covina | Aug 31, 2010 | 34 violations | $2,493 | 21 | 0 |
| Barboni's Pizza | Rancho Cucamonga | Aug 31, 2010 | 3 violations | $166 | 2 | 0 |
| Caf 247 Shirley F. Altheide, Sole Proprietorship | Lucerne Valley | Aug 31, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yosemite Four Seasons Vacation Rentals | Yosemite National Park | Aug 30, 2010 | 13 violations | $17,625 | 12 | 0 |
| Caffe Amici Expreso LLC. | San Francisco | Aug 29, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miraku Japanese Restaurant | Walnut Creek | Aug 26, 2010 | 11 violations | $1,875 | 10 | 0 |
| Quiznos Bede Group Corporation/Bede LLC | Encino | Aug 24, 2010 | 11 violations | $3,981 | 8 | 0 |
| Chubbys Diner | Anaheim | Aug 22, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tijuana's Tacos | Pomona | Aug 21, 2010 | 2 violations | $1,056 | 1 | 0 |
| Agave Restaurant and Tequila Bar | Davis | Aug 20, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wasabi Sushi Restaurant | Lake Forest | Aug 19, 2010 | 13 violations | $35,685 | 9 | 0 |
| Westin Market Street | San Francisco | Aug 18, 2010 | 8 violations | $33,561 | 7 | 0 |
| Spettro Restaurants | Oakland | Aug 17, 2010 | 17 violations | $74,368 | 15 | 0 |
| Little Tampico | Soquel | Aug 16, 2010 | 2 violations | $630 | 1 | 0 |
| Straw Hat Pizza Listek Enterprises Inc. | Antioch | Aug 10, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $990 |
| Round Table Pizza Round Table Development Company Inc. | Concord | Aug 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thunder Valley Casino United Auburn Indian Community | Lincoln | Aug 6, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denny's Restaurant | Simi Valley | Aug 4, 2010 | 14 violations | $13,955 | 13 | 0 |
| Del Taco | Anaheim | Aug 3, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King | San Francisco | Jul 29, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wingstop CO-AL Hospitality, LLC | Sunnyvale | Jul 28, 2010 | 8 violations | $34,214 | 7 | 0 |
| Juan Antonio Diaz Garcia | La Habra | Jul 27, 2010 | 28 violations | $39,293 | 27 | 0 |
| Sante Grill | San Jose | Jul 27, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santouka Ramen | Costa Mesa | Jul 24, 2010 | 2 violations | $3,229 | 1 | 0 |
| Ayara Thai Cuisine | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2010 | 52 violations | $162,202 | 35 | 0 |
| New York Pizza Pasta and Thai Dishes | Malibu | Jul 20, 2010 | 23 violations | $77,156 | 15 | 0 |
| The Haven Restuarant | Pollock Pines | Jul 19, 2010 | 2 violations | $544 | 1 | 0 |
| River Lodge Resort | Parker Dam | Jul 18, 2010 | 16 violations | $2,584 | 15 | 0 |
| International Gourmet Buffet | San Jose | Jul 16, 2010 | 9 violations | $7,291 | 6 | 0 |
| Standard Sweets & Snacks Restaurant | Artesia | Jul 15, 2010 | 11 violations | $53,442 | 7 | 0 |
| Jay Bharat Restaurant | Artesia | Jul 15, 2010 | 13 violations | $41,428 | 9 | 0 |
| Pizza Hut Southern California Pizza Co. | Thousand Oaks | Jul 14, 2010 | 4 violations | $860 | 3 | 0 |
| Alvaro's Mexican Food | Fullerton | Jun 28, 2010 | 6 violations | $14,028 | 4 | 0 |
| Tuk Tuk Restaurant | Sacramento | Jun 16, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hungry Hunter MPJ Restaurant Enterprises, Inc. | Modesto | Jun 13, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chi's Chinese Cuisine, Inc. | Northridge | Jun 10, 2010 | 7 violations | $23,524 | 4 | 0 |
| Sweet Factory | Whittier | Jun 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tofu Village The square To Fu Village, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jun 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texis Restaurant | Los Angeles | Jun 7, 2010 | 6 violations | $13,871 | 4 | 0 |
| California Coach Orange | Orange | Jun 6, 2010 | 30 violations | $133,950 | 30 | 0 |
| Station Restaurant | Northridge | Jun 2, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway Sandwiches & Salads Horizon MZS Corporation dba Subway Sandwiches | Pittsburg | Jun 1, 2010 | 28 violations | $16,815 | 12 | 0 |
| Subway Sandwiches & Salads Horizon MZS Corporation dba Subway Sandwiches | Clayton | Jun 1, 2010 | 9 violations | $2,351 | 4 | 0 |
| Subway Sandwiches & Salads | Walnut Creek | Jun 1, 2010 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino | Lemoore | May 28, 2010 | 7 violations | $8,725 | 7 | 0 |
| Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino | Lake Isabella | May 28, 2010 | 1 violation | $1,333 | 1 | 0 |
| Baja Fresh 943 W. Huntington Dr. | Monrovia | May 27, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matsuyama Sushi | Manteca | May 25, 2010 | 5 violations | $2,529 | 4 | 0 |
| Taqueria Super Taco | Fremont | May 25, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Jaliciense | Stockton | May 20, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NPKC, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 7, 2010 | 3 violations | $5,823 | 1 | 0 |
| Sapporo Grill Japanese Steakhouse | Sacramento | May 1, 2010 | 15 violations | $18,047 | 13 | 0 |
| El Baron de Centroamerica | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lyon's Restaurant | Vallejo | Apr 22, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Waffles | Clovis | Apr 15, 2010 | 6 violations | $915 | 3 | 0 |
| Sanctuary Beach Resort | Marina | Apr 15, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mangetsu Japanese Cuisine | Brentwood | Apr 13, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seafood Peddler Restaurant | San Rafael | Apr 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India Bistro Gurdev Singh and Surrender Kaur, Partnership | Modesto | Apr 8, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Schmidy's Tavern | Palm Desert | Apr 6, 2010 | 6 violations | $637 | 4 | 0 |
| Hot Dog on a Stick | Pleasanton | Apr 1, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries | Costa Mesa | Mar 31, 2010 | 8 violations | $720 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonesy's Famous Steak House Jonesy's Famous Steak House of Napa, Inc | Napa | Mar 29, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HG Foods LLC | Porterville | Mar 25, 2010 | 24 violations | $1,444 | 24 | 0 |
| Matsuyama Restaurant (Stockton) | Stockton | Mar 22, 2010 | 7 violations | $12,571 | 6 | 0 |
| Cold Stone Creamery | San Bruno | Mar 22, 2010 | 2 violations | $11,340 | 1 | 0 |
| Claire's Accessories Claire's Boutiques Incorporated | San Bruno | Mar 22, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taste of China Super Buffet | Yuba City | Mar 16, 2010 | 5 violations | $13,483 | 5 | 0 |
| Salo Salo Salo Salo, Grill LLC | Glendale | Mar 16, 2010 | 3 violations | $413 | 1 | 0 |
| Burger King | Anaheim | Mar 16, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck E. Cheese | Torrance | Mar 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elizabeth & Rogelio Inacay Enterprises LLC. | Tustin | Mar 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pho Vi Restaurant | Pomona | Mar 11, 2010 | 9 violations | $4,755 | 7 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Orangevale | Mar 11, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dairy Queen/Orange Julius Stowan Corporation dba Dairy Queen/Orange Jul | San Bruno | Mar 2, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| Jollibee Honeybee Foods Corporation | San Bruno | Feb 26, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakeshore Resort | Lakeshore | Feb 23, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxi's Restaurant/ Great Earth Store | Modesto | Feb 21, 2010 | 5 violations | $2,274 | 4 | 0 |
| Quiznos Sub Verma's Toasty, Inc | Oceanside | Feb 18, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailside Cafe and Coffee House | Monterey | Feb 15, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canyon Bistro | Topanga | Feb 12, 2010 | 10 violations | $9,319 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre Lune | Santa Barbara | Feb 9, 2010 | 28 violations | $23,649 | 27 | 0 |
| Mama Rosa Pizza and Pasta | Pleasanton | Feb 5, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VIP Oriental Buffet VIP Oriental Buffet LLC #2 | Chula Vista | Feb 2, 2010 | 5 violations | $452 | 5 | 0 |
| Fins Restaurant Fins Restaurant Group Inc | Thousand Oaks | Feb 2, 2010 | 42 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wow Bento Roll | Glendale | Feb 1, 2010 | 14 violations | $29,297 | 13 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (X610809 | Palmdale | Jan 29, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai Patio Thai Patio Restaurant, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 28, 2010 | 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.