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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangiare Cafe and Deli | Brisbane | Jan 14, 2006 | 4 violations | $1,364 | 3 | 0 |
| Denny's Denny's Ventura, LLP | Ventura | Jan 13, 2006 | 28 violations | $7,972 | 26 | 0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | North Hills | Jan 13, 2006 | 8 violations | $6,843 | 7 | 0 |
| JD Wok California Inc. | Norwalk | Jan 10, 2006 | 6 violations | $31,151 | 5 | 0 |
| Red Bucks | Long Beach | Jan 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nob Hill Noshery Cafe & Catering | San Francisco | Jan 9, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Monroe Hotel | San Francisco | Jan 8, 2006 | 3 violations | $11,006 | 2 | 0 |
| Mangiare Cafe and Deli | South San Francisco | Jan 7, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Blend Cafe City Blend Coffee Corp. | San Francisco | Jan 6, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry's Bar 2020 Fillmore, LLC | San Francisco | Dec 31, 2005 | 15 violations | $5,305 | 14 | 0 |
| Ramada | La Mesa | Dec 29, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mr. Pizza Man Mr. Pizza Man 22nd, Inc. | San Francisco | Dec 23, 2005 | 2 violations | $552 | 2 | 0 |
| Sara's Mexican Bar & Grill | Norwalk | Dec 21, 2005 | 3 violations | $573 | 3 | 0 |
| Kabab & Curry House | Santa Rosa | Dec 16, 2005 | 3 violations | $240 | 2 | 0 |
| Frisco's Carhop Diner | Rowland Heights | Dec 15, 2005 | 49 violations repeat | $114,824 | 48 | $26,400 |
| Frisco's Car Hop Diner, Inc | Rowland Heights | Dec 15, 2005 | 4 violations | $5,223 | 3 | 0 |
| Geisha House | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2005 | 22 violations | $5,057 | 19 | 0 |
| Burger King Bayshore Foods, Inc. | Eureka | Nov 30, 2005 | 22 violations | $2,815 | 22 | 0 |
| Pho-Cafe | Los Angeles | Nov 21, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sea Fresh Seafood Sea Fresh Seafood, Corp. | Ojai | Nov 20, 2005 | 14 violations repeat | $63,020 | 12 | $4,488 |
| Socorro's Restaurant | Van Nuys | Nov 18, 2005 | 25 violations | $51,907 | 23 | 0 |
| Socorro's Restaurant | Van Nuys | Nov 18, 2005 | 20 violations | $51,717 | 18 | 0 |
| Socorro's Restaurant | Northridge | Nov 18, 2005 | 20 violations | $16,099 | 18 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo MEHTA Enterprises, Inc | Vallejo | Nov 17, 2005 | 10 violations | $2,342 | 9 | 0 |
| Subway Sandwiches & Salads | Vacaville | Nov 17, 2005 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,098 |
| Xiao Loong Restaurant | San Francisco | Nov 15, 2005 | 7 violations | $2,357 | 5 | 0 |
| Super 8 Motel Johnson Purayampallil & Partner | Auburn | Nov 8, 2005 | 12 violations | $6,843 | 12 | 0 |
| Silver Spoon Restaurant | Los Angeles | Nov 7, 2005 | 6 violations | $7,054 | 5 | 0 |
| Emerald Dolphin Inn | Fort Bragg | Oct 31, 2005 | 3 violations | $280 | 2 | 0 |
| McDonalds | Los Angeles | Oct 29, 2005 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Huarache Azteca Restaurant | Los Angeles | Oct 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zankou Chicken | Van Nuys | Oct 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phatt & Juicy Burgers Inc. | Inglewood | Oct 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Windmill Cove Resort and Marina | Stockton | Oct 26, 2005 | 4 violations | $3,744 | 3 | 0 |
| Sun and Moon Cafe | Torrance | Oct 26, 2005 | 2 violations | $1,590 | 1 | 0 |
| Okoze Sushi | San Francisco | Oct 15, 2005 | 2 violations | $216 | 1 | 0 |
| Econo Lodge Choice Hotel International | San Bernardino | Oct 14, 2005 | 5 violations | $6,911 | 3 | 0 |
| La Adelita Food Co. | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2005 | 15 violations | $4,173 | 14 | 0 |
| Acores Foods, Inc. Acores Foods, Incorporated | San Diego | Oct 8, 2005 | 128 violations | $35,186 | 109 | 0 |
| Java Lava | Selma | Oct 4, 2005 | 5 violations | $1,325 | 2 | 0 |
| Taco Mexico | Pomona | Sep 28, 2005 | 4 violations | $648 | 1 | 0 |
| Hometown Buffet | Modesto | Sep 21, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Playas Family Restaurant Las Playas de la Sirena Family Restaurant Inc | Fontana | Sep 17, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steak Coral | West Covina | Sep 1, 2005 | 7 violations repeat | $1,253 | 6 | $281 |
| Hotel Drisco P. H. I. Associates, L. L. P. | San Francisco | Aug 31, 2005 | 4 violations | $1,534 | 3 | 0 |
| Restaurants on the Run, Inc. | Mission Viejo | Aug 31, 2005 | 3 violations | $1,327 | 2 | 0 |
| Khoury's Restaurant | Long Beach | Aug 30, 2005 | 13 violations | $7,803 | 12 | 0 |
| Burger King The Singjoy Company, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2005 | 19 violations | $1,524 | 19 | 0 |
| Alcazar Restaurant | Encino | Aug 28, 2005 | 1 violation | $1,511 | 1 | 0 |
| San Gennaro Cafe | Culver City | Aug 24, 2005 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes | San Bruno | Aug 22, 2005 | 35 violations | $17,880 | 27 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes | Livermore | Aug 22, 2005 | 60 violations | $11,827 | 46 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes 1709 | Daly City | Aug 21, 2005 | 141 violations | $168,532 | 77 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes | Belmont | Aug 21, 2005 | 84 violations | $99,368 | 49 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes | Redwood City | Aug 21, 2005 | 119 violations | $41,130 | 68 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes | Foster City | Aug 21, 2005 | 49 violations | $9,322 | 27 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes | Santa Clara | Aug 21, 2005 | 59 violations | $5,922 | 39 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes | Manteca | Aug 21, 2005 | 26 violations | $4,618 | 15 | 0 |
| International House of Pancake | San Jose | Aug 21, 2005 | 30 violations | $3,791 | 16 | 0 |
| International House Of Pancakes | Newark | Aug 21, 2005 | 16 violations | $874 | 10 | 0 |
| Baby Blues BBQ Baby Blues Bar-B-Q, LTD | Venice | Aug 19, 2005 | 6 violations | $2,836 | 4 | 0 |
| ABC Bakery Cafe | San Francisco | Aug 18, 2005 | 10 violations | $49,327 | 10 | 0 |
| Ken of Japan | Simi Valley | Aug 15, 2005 | 30 violations | $92,892 | 21 | 0 |
| Subway | Carmichael | Aug 10, 2005 | 5 violations | $2,304 | 2 | $693 |
| Antonio's Pizzeria | Sherman Oaks | Aug 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arturo's Tacos | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2005 | 5 violations | $2,559 | 4 | 0 |
| Chinese Gourmet Express | Rancho Palos Verdes | Aug 5, 2005 | 1 violation | $3,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Hilton Hotel Corp | Hemet | Aug 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tantra One Restaurant | Los Angeles | Jul 31, 2005 | 27 violations | $30,453 | 17 | 0 |
| China Camp L & H Group International | San Diego | Jul 31, 2005 | 3 violations | $745 | 2 | 0 |
| Arby's Shuai Shuai International Corp. | Covina | Jul 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javier's Mexican Restaurant | Fresno | Jul 30, 2005 | 13 violations | $45,752 | 11 | 0 |
| Bollywood Cafe Mohammad Munim, Hakim, & Basith DBA; | Studio City | Jul 28, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Restaurant & Taqueria El Mexicano | Fowler | Jul 26, 2005 | 10 violations | $6,876 | 8 | 0 |
| Restaurant & Taqueria El Mexicano | Selma | Jul 26, 2005 | 4 violations | $751 | 2 | 0 |
| Cricket's Country Kitchen | Sacramento | Jul 22, 2005 | 10 violations | $625 | 6 | $1,072 |
| McDonald's Kram Endeavors, Inc | Roseville | Jul 21, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hong Kong Express | Gardena | Jul 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Man Pizza Man - He Delivers | Canyon Country | Jul 18, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bistro Don Giovanni | Napa | Jul 13, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Applebee's Spectrum Apple, LP dba Applebee's | Simi Valley | Jul 11, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Khan's Stonewood | Downey | Jul 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super 8 Motels and Travel Lodge | Banning | Jul 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sultan Indian Cuisine | San Francisco | Jun 30, 2005 | 2 violations | $850 | 1 | 0 |
| Campton Place Hotel | San Francisco | Jun 30, 2005 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hotel Griffon Embarcardero Inn Associates, L. P. | San Francisco | Jun 30, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sitar Indian Cusine | Pasadena | Jun 28, 2005 | 2 violations | $4,491 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Pizza & Pasta | Oak Park | Jun 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Venice Beach Hostel | Venice | Jun 26, 2005 | 50 violations | $11,696 | 25 | 0 |
| Bronco Billy's Pizza Bronco Billy's Pizza Palace | Fremont | Jun 23, 2005 | 6 violations | $490 | 5 | 0 |
| Subway Keith R and Karen Miller | Grass Valley | Jun 21, 2005 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,262 |
| Papa Dan's Pizza & Pasta Fine Quality Foods, Incorporated dba | Palm Desert | Jun 17, 2005 | 26 violations | $7,548 | 25 | 0 |
| Xebec Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge | Brisbane | Jun 16, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuscan Inn Fisherman's Wharf | San Francisco | Jun 15, 2005 | 5 violations | $289 | 4 | 0 |
| Cypress Hotel Cupertino Hotel Associates, L. P. | Cupertino | Jun 15, 2005 | 2 violations | $104 | 1 | 0 |
| Harbor Court Hotel Steuart Street Venture, L. P. | San Francisco | Jun 15, 2005 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateo Labor Camp | Caruthers | Jun 15, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
| Manila Good-Ha Vermont Manila Good-Ha SA Vermont, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 12, 2005 | 24 violations | $50,034 | 23 | 0 |
| Manila Good-Ha Glendale Manila Good-Ha SA Glendale, Inc | Glendale | Jun 12, 2005 | 17 violations | $36,537 | 16 | 0 |
| Manila Good-Ha Panorama City | Panorama City | Jun 12, 2005 | 22 violations | $34,506 | 21 | 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.