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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Java Planet Java Incorporated | Fresno | Jan 26, 2010 | 3 violations | $90 | 3 | 0 |
| Lunch Stop | Sacramento | Jan 23, 2010 | 3 violations | $2,998 | 3 | 0 |
| Subway Northridge Subway, Inc. | Salinas | Jan 15, 2010 | 14 violations | 0 | 0 | $6,792 |
| Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits | Pacoima | Jan 11, 2010 | 16 violations | $21,553 | 13 | 0 |
| West Buffet C & Z Restaurant, Inc | Carlsbad | Jan 7, 2010 | 42 violations | $46,549 | 24 | 0 |
| Strings Italian Cafe | Roseville | Jan 5, 2010 | 4 violations | $208 | 3 | 0 |
| Marina Village Inn | Alameda | Dec 30, 2009 | 16 violations | $9,116 | 15 | 0 |
| The Mynt Amind Services, Inc. | San Jose | Dec 22, 2009 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L.A. Bite Honig Enterprises, Inc | Culver City | Dec 21, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Star Buffet Inc. | Chino | Dec 2, 2009 | 5 violations | $448 | 4 | 0 |
| Thai Ritz Cuizine | Irvine | Nov 4, 2009 | 3 violations | $1,870 | 2 | 0 |
| Raquel's Catering, Inc. | Mira Loma | Nov 1, 2009 | 52 violations | $35,499 | 24 | 0 |
| Abe's Deli | Northridge | Oct 28, 2009 | 5 violations | $958 | 4 | 0 |
| Los Alamos Family Restaurant | Camarillo | Oct 24, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hilton Reservations & Customer Care | Hemet | Oct 23, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Quinta Hotel Resort & Club and PGA West | La Quinta | Oct 20, 2009 | 3 violations | $1,939 | 1 | 0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | Ventura | Oct 20, 2009 | 13 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake La Quinta Inn | La Quinta | Oct 7, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramada Inn Suites Gaslamp Hotel Management, Inc. | Carlsbad | Oct 2, 2009 | 58 violations | $18,503 | 53 | 0 |
| Regent China Inn | Los Angeles | Sep 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabrocini's Kitchen | Tarzana | Sep 27, 2009 | 20 violations | $53,021 | 19 | 0 |
| New Century Inn New Centuty Investment, Inc. | San Gabriel | Sep 17, 2009 | 4 violations | $679 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Twentynine Palms | Sep 15, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Strada Cafe | Los Angeles | Sep 10, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ's Restaurant BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | La Mesa | Sep 9, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wienerschnitzel | Chula Vista | Sep 7, 2009 | 4 violations | $31 | 4 | 0 |
| Pimai It's Thai | Los Angeles | Sep 3, 2009 | 13 violations | $29,116 | 12 | 0 |
| Pizza Hut California Pizza, LLC | Fresno | Sep 3, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frisellas Roastery - Glendora | La Verne | Aug 26, 2009 | 3 violations | $14,563 | 3 | 0 |
| Frisellas Roastery - Glendora | Glendora | Aug 26, 2009 | 4 violations | $10,940 | 4 | 0 |
| Honey Baked Ham | Upland | Aug 25, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Saffron Restaurant | Mountain View | Aug 21, 2009 | 10 violations | $7,582 | 7 | 0 |
| Casa de Pico Restaurant | La Mesa | Aug 20, 2009 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,622 |
| Hollywood Silverlake Hotel | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2009 | 17 violations | $12,218 | 16 | 0 |
| Lingba Restaurant & Lounge. | San Francisco | Aug 12, 2009 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Guys | Sacramento | Aug 12, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,320 |
| Pizza Guys | Sacramento | Aug 10, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| DJ Bibingkahan Vallejo DVJ Restaurant Management, Inc. | Vallejo | Aug 5, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Bibingkahan West Covina | West Covina | Aug 5, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Dragon Restaurant | Los Angeles | Aug 1, 2009 | 26 violations | $23,562 | 26 | 0 |
| Orchid's Authentic Thai Cuisine | South Lake Tahoe | Jul 31, 2009 | 8 violations repeat | $24,567 | 7 | $1,078 |
| Surabhi Indian Cuisine | Mountain View | Jul 31, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Squeeze | Corona | Jul 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Guys | Dixon | Jul 30, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| Chinese Gourmet Express | Woodland Hills | Jul 25, 2009 | 8 violations repeat | $11,908 | 7 | $1,309 |
| Cordova Inn Heritage Hotel Group, Inc | Rancho Cordova | Jul 22, 2009 | 10 violations repeat | $14,354 | 10 | $2,200 |
| Subway Bloomington Subway Sandwiches | Bloomington | Jul 21, 2009 | 1 violation | $51 | 1 | 0 |
| Vince's Motel | Sacramento | Jul 17, 2009 | 2 violations | $5,049 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels | Carpinteria | Jul 15, 2009 | 27 violations | $27,725 | 26 | 0 |
| Hu Chiang Dumpling House | Cupertino | Jul 15, 2009 | 9 violations repeat | $14,213 | 4 | 0 |
| Tim & Denise's Pizza Factory | Fowler | Jul 15, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,700 |
| Sonsonate Grill Laguardia Enterprises, Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2009 | 8 violations | $12,560 | 7 | 0 |
| Giovanni's Ventura Food, Inc. | Ventura | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hana Sushi Paloma Blanca, LLC | Los Angeles | Jul 13, 2009 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expresso Pizzaria Espresso Pizza Restaurant | San Diego | Jul 13, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q.Q. Buffet & Grill | Glendale | Jul 10, 2009 | 23 violations | $30,000 | 15 | 0 |
| Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill | La Mesa | Jul 10, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway Store | Brentwood | Jul 9, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| China Cook | Fontana | Jul 1, 2009 | 2 violations | $46 | 1 | 0 |
| Chinatown Buffet | Bakersfield | Jun 30, 2009 | 3 violations | $14,846 | 1 | 0 |
| Rocco's Ristorante & Pizzeria | Walnut Creek | Jun 30, 2009 | 7 violations | $8,013 | 6 | 0 |
| Subway Komal Sing Japponbia Sadang | Livermore | Jun 30, 2009 | 7 violations | $4,197 | 6 | 0 |
| Panda Express Panda Express Incorporated | La Mesa | Jun 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International Buffet New International Buffet Inc. | Bakersfield | Jun 29, 2009 | 6 violations | $1,311 | 5 | 0 |
| China AAA Buffet Restaurant | Lynwood | Jun 26, 2009 | 7 violations | $20,851 | 4 | 0 |
| Burger King Strategic Restaurants | San Rafael | Jun 24, 2009 | 2 violations | $176 | 1 | 0 |
| Star of Siam | Santa Monica | Jun 23, 2009 | 11 violations | $27,085 | 8 | 0 |
| L & L Hawaiian Barbecue | Pleasant Hill | Jun 23, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Limon | Huntington Park | Jun 16, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claim Jumper Claim Jumper Management, LLC | La Mesa | Jun 16, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Norteno Taco Shop | Chula Vista | Jun 9, 2009 | 4 violations | $5,527 | 1 | 0 |
| Hometown Buffet | Citrus Heights | Jun 9, 2009 | 1 violation | $79 | 1 | 0 |
| Candle Cafe Blue Rose Cafe, Inc. | Venice | Jun 2, 2009 | 6 violations | $7,276 | 5 | 0 |
| Shakey's Pizza Shakey's Pizza of La Mesa | La Mesa | May 31, 2009 | 7 violations | $4,838 | 6 | 0 |
| Quality Inn CA 579 Royal Prestige Investments Inc | Pasadena | May 30, 2009 | 2 violations | $2,873 | 1 | 0 |
| Subway-Paul Nagra | Fresno | May 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sierra Lodge Sierra Four Seasons Properties, Inc. | Three Rivers | May 29, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds M. Pernecky Management Corporation | Pasadena | May 28, 2009 | 3 violations | $134 | 3 | 0 |
| McDonalds M.Pernaky Management Corporation | Pasadena | May 28, 2009 | 4 violations | $48 | 1 | $743 |
| Carl's Jr. Senior Classic Leasing, LLC | Pasadena | May 28, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King | Pasadena | May 27, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King | Pasadena | May 27, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai Original BBQ Thai Original BBW #10 Inc. | Glendale | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl's Jr. Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. | Rancho Cucamonga | May 15, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Fare Cafe | Fresno | May 12, 2009 | 3 violations | $405 | 1 | 0 |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Tarzana | May 12, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bon Appetit Bon Appetit Management Company | Redwood City | May 6, 2009 | 84 violations | $28,341 | 83 | 0 |
| Subway Fabiani Enterprises | Santa Ana | May 5, 2009 | 16 violations | $3,085 | 16 | 0 |
| Laws Restaurant Grill Bar | Riverside | Apr 28, 2009 | 15 violations repeat | $16,360 | 14 | $5,236 |
| Pizza Guys | Sacramento | Apr 28, 2009 | 10 violations | $6,294 | 7 | $2,640 |
| Two Guys Pasta and Pizza | Yucaipa | Apr 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manila Good-Ha, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 22, 2009 | 16 violations | $23,052 | 12 | 0 |
| Kennedy's Irish Pub & Indian Curry House Rest | San Francisco | Apr 22, 2009 | 11 violations | $2,963 | 11 | 0 |
| Ramada Inn Poway | Poway | Apr 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garden Cafe | Rowland Heights | Apr 11, 2009 | 39 violations | $39,459 | 39 | 0 |
| Hop Louie Restaurant | Los Angeles | Apr 9, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | Redondo Beach | Apr 9, 2009 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,653 |
| Ginza Restaurant Prime West Development, LLC | Palmdale | Apr 3, 2009 | 9 violations | $2,406 | 8 | 0 |
| Ruby's CWS Ruby's 95, LP | Redondo Beach | Apr 2, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,485 |
| Tutti's Off Main | Ventura | Apr 1, 2009 | 29 violations | $7,447 | 26 | 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.