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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Table Pizza | San Lorenzo | Aug 2, 2008 | 6 violations repeat | $222 | 3 | $462 |
| Carson Burgers | Long Beach | Aug 2, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Penang Restaurant | West Covina | Aug 1, 2008 | 5 violations | $850 | 4 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Norwalk | Jul 31, 2008 | 10 violations | $3,469 | 6 | $1,622 |
| Taco Bell Yum Brands, Inc. | Bakersfield | Jul 31, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TGT | San Rafael | Jul 15, 2008 | 3 violations | $2,294 | 3 | 0 |
| Round Table Pizza | Lincoln | Jul 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nutricion Fundamental Inc. | Fullerton | Jul 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Orgasmica | San Francisco | Jul 14, 2008 | 4 violations | $2,984 | 3 | 0 |
| Burger King, Omak | Visalia | Jul 13, 2008 | 21 violations | $5,121 | 19 | 0 |
| TriWest TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corporation | Camp Pendleton | Jul 11, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Good Nite Inn Good Nite Inn. Management, Inc | Sylmar | Jul 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Dean's Charbroiled Burgers | Valencia | Jul 2, 2008 | 7 violations | $27,000 | 6 | 0 |
| Buffet King Palmdale Buffet, Inc. | Palmdale | Jun 30, 2008 | 24 violations | $27,494 | 12 | 0 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Vacaville | Jun 27, 2008 | 23 violations | $2,439 | 21 | 0 |
| Mikalinos Pizzeria | Dos Palos | Jun 26, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Dog on a Stick | Carlsbad | Jun 25, 2008 | 52 violations | $1,592 | 30 | $41,800 |
| Boston House of Pizza | Hanford | Jun 23, 2008 | 14 violations | $5,932 | 8 | 0 |
| Mexico Lindo Club Isidoro Alcantara Barriga | Fairfield | Jun 23, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buca di Beppo | Santa Monica | Jun 18, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sushi U.S.A. | La Crescenta | Jun 17, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites - Bishop/Mammoth Lakes | Salida | Jun 17, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl's Jr. MANTECA STAR, LLC | Manteca | Jun 16, 2008 | 1 violation | $38 | 1 | 0 |
| Hacienda Camp Hacienda Investment, Inc. | Soledad | Jun 12, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Villa Camphora | Watsonville | Jun 12, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravanelli's | Porter Ranch | Jun 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yamatos Oceanic Zone, Inc. | Camarillo | May 31, 2008 | 17 violations | $12,915 | 16 | 0 |
| Coffee Society | Cupertino | May 29, 2008 | 3 violations | $198 | 2 | 0 |
| Farmer Boys RCR Classic Design Inc. | Loma Linda | May 15, 2008 | 36 violations | $25,112 | 35 | 0 |
| Sizzler Sizzler of Barstow, Too | Barstow | May 15, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonald's Dejon Enterprises | Cypress | May 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonald's | Orange | May 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norms Restaurant | Downey | May 13, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gus Jr. Restaurants Kostantionos Valaskatzias and John Karambelas | Fontana | May 11, 2008 | 18 violations repeat | $57,596 | 14 | $6,580 |
| Red Baron Pizza | Barstow | May 11, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfedo's Pizza & Pasta | San Bernardino | May 11, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lu Gun Shiao Kwan | Hacienda Heights | May 7, 2008 | 11 violations | $7,435 | 10 | 0 |
| Subway Sandwiches Store | Arcadia | May 6, 2008 | 9 violations | $2,222 | 5 | 0 |
| Stonefire Grill | Thousand Oaks | May 4, 2008 | 18 violations | $27,905 | 10 | $3,920 |
| The Abbey Food & Bar SBE Entertainment Group, LLC. | West Hollywood | May 4, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noble House Asian Cuisine | Rancho Cucamonga | May 2, 2008 | 8 violations | $13,653 | 7 | 0 |
| World Buffet L3 Global Services, Inc. | Garden Grove | May 1, 2008 | 11 violations | $15,576 | 9 | 0 |
| Gambino's STG Holding Corp | La Verne | May 1, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denny's Restaurant | Oxnard | Apr 30, 2008 | 7 violations | $3,788 | 6 | 0 |
| Charlies Chili Arsalan Farmanfarmai / Patricia Farmanfarmai | Newport Beach | Apr 25, 2008 | 10 violations | $30,879 | 9 | 0 |
| Bellfower Century Inn | Bellflower | Apr 24, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Boy Drive-In | Bakersfield | Apr 22, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KFC | Montclair | Apr 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pinocchio In The Desert | Palm Springs | Apr 12, 2008 | 19 violations | $5,945 | 19 | 0 |
| J & A Food Services Inc. dba Burger King | Redding | Apr 11, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flame Broiler Peter Isakander DBA The Flame Broiler | Pomona | Apr 11, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sbarro | Lakewood | Apr 10, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LG's Prime Steakhouse | Palm Springs | Apr 9, 2008 | 4 violations | $3,995 | 3 | 0 |
| Elephant Bar & Restaurant Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Inc. | Bakersfield | Apr 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Suey Cafe & Lounge | Los Angeles | Apr 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Misato Japanese Restaurant | Corona | Apr 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Select la Mirada Hotel | La Mirada | Apr 8, 2008 | 2 violations | $2,115 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonalds C & S Restaurants, Inc. | Daly City | Apr 8, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Serramonte Burger's Inc. | Daly City | Apr 8, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taqueria Allende | Coachella | Apr 8, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wing Stop The Bakersfield Wing Company, Inc. | Bakersfield | Apr 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Surah Korean BBQ | Buena Park | Apr 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Rancho Lodge | Palm Springs | Apr 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monsoon | Palm Springs | Apr 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Bakersfield | Apr 1, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Venice Pizza & Deli Venice Restaurant in Hollywood, Corp. | Los Angeles | Mar 31, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pho' Saigon Pho Saigon Restaurant | Port Hueneme | Mar 31, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panda Express Panda Restaurant Group, Inc | Rosemead | Mar 28, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar | Palm Springs | Mar 27, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Horizon Hotel PSP Horizon Hotel Holdings, LLC | Palm Springs | Mar 26, 2008 | 5 violations | $1,152 | 4 | 0 |
| Subway R and S Partners | Modesto | Mar 25, 2008 | 9 violations | $2,457 | 9 | 0 |
| Round Table Pizza | Hacienda Heights | Mar 25, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuscany Manor Cali Sands Property Holdings LLC | Palm Springs | Mar 21, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sierra Four Seasons Properties, Inc. | Visalia | Mar 18, 2008 | 2 violations | $8,484 | 1 | 0 |
| Eddie's N.Y. Pizzeria Absolutely Italian Claremont, Inc | Claremont | Mar 15, 2008 | 24 violations | $5,104 | 23 | 0 |
| Genki Living | Baldwin Park | Mar 14, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fisherman's Market & Grill | Palm Desert | Mar 13, 2008 | 5 violations | $13,380 | 5 | 0 |
| Mojave Resort Weldon Hospitality Group, LLC | Palm Desert | Mar 12, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Center Motel | Indio | Mar 11, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Papaya Bay Thai Cuisine/Papaya Bay Internatio | Lake Arrowhead | Mar 10, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tack Room Tavern | Indio | Mar 8, 2008 | 24 violations | $16,060 | 24 | 0 |
| Palm Shadow Inn Investment Development Group, LLC | Indio | Mar 8, 2008 | 2 violations | $1,313 | 2 | 0 |
| CIRO'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA | Indio | Mar 8, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Mexicali Cafe | Indio | Mar 8, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario's Italian Restaurant & Cafe | Indio | Mar 8, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | Clovis | Mar 8, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marie Calendars Cox/Kalmbach Enterprises, Inc. | City Of Industry | Mar 5, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paula LeDuc Fine Catering | Emeryville | Feb 29, 2008 | 9 violations | $33,266 | 8 | 0 |
| Javier's Mexican Restaurant | Fresno | Feb 27, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $743 |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | West Covina | Feb 21, 2008 | 22 violations repeat | $2,463 | 21 | $3,740 |
| Carpino's pizza | Victorville | Feb 21, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood Ranch Arcadia LP | Arcadia | Feb 21, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh Cut Subs | Hemet | Feb 20, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Caesars | Hemet | Feb 20, 2008 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | $29,040 |
| Carl's Junior Friendly Franchisees Corporation | Arcadia | Feb 20, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hacor, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 17, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Me-N-Ed's Pizza Milano Restaurants International | Fresno | Feb 13, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vagabond Inn Dhaka Hoteliers, LLC | Fresno | Feb 9, 2008 | 28 violations | $9,495 | 27 | 0 |
| Fosters Freeze No. 167, LLC | Barstow | Feb 9, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,485 |
| Subway Sanger Subway | Sanger | Feb 7, 2008 | 7 violations | $457 | 5 | 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.