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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterina's Gelato Bar | San Clemente | Sep 18, 2021 | 73 violations repeat | $21,275 | 64 | $2,936 |
| Bacari - Silver Lake | Los Angeles | Sep 14, 2021 | 16 violations repeat | $12,868 | 15 | $12,450 |
| La Veranda Caf� | Clayton | Sep 13, 2021 | 13 violations repeat | $119,809 | 12 | $7,404 |
| Mandarin Gourmet | San Jose | Sep 9, 2021 | 14 violations | $49,527 | 13 | 0 |
| Wingstop Mann & Company, Inc. | West Sacramento | Sep 2, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taqueria Garibaldi | Sacramento | Aug 31, 2021 | 37 violations repeat | $70,000 | 35 | $59,942 |
| Round Table Pizza | Roseville | Aug 20, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cajun Crackin Cajun Crackin at Vacaville | Vacaville | Aug 18, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chick-fil-A Farage Family Company, LLC | Stockton | Aug 12, 2021 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,528 |
| Crumbl Cookies Walnut Creek Cookies LLC | Concord | Aug 11, 2021 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,597 |
| Giant Redwoods RV | Myers Flat | Aug 3, 2021 | 5 violations | $2,643 | 3 | 0 |
| La Fuente Mexican Food | Chula Vista | Jul 21, 2021 | 47 violations repeat | $38,849 | 29 | $11,106 |
| CALIFORNIA GOURMET | Greenfield | Jul 19, 2021 | 21 violations repeat | $3,618 | 20 | $3,740 |
| Domingo's Italian Deli | Encino | Jul 18, 2021 | 21 violations repeat | $17,059 | 19 | $8,279 |
| Cold Crush 661 Live Restaurant LLC | Lancaster | Jun 25, 2021 | 2 violations repeat | $382 | 1 | 0 |
| Stefano's Pizzeria | Corte Madera | Jun 25, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pho Hoa Noddle-Pinole | Pinole | Jun 21, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonald's | Santa Ana | Jun 15, 2021 | 18 violations | 0 | 0 | $25,920 |
| The WrapShack | Santee | Jun 13, 2021 | 15 violations | $1,918 | 14 | 0 |
| Doublz Doublz Lap Inc. | La Puente | Jun 5, 2021 | 19 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $13,285 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | Hercules | May 31, 2021 | 11 violations | $100,777 | 10 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | Pinole | May 31, 2021 | 7 violations | $84,406 | 6 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | Martinez | May 31, 2021 | 5 violations | $50,928 | 4 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | Danville | May 31, 2021 | 5 violations | $36,686 | 4 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza Vacaville Food Ventures, Inc | Fairfield | May 31, 2021 | 3 violations | $23,822 | 3 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza Pittsburg Food Ventures Inc. | Pittsburg | May 31, 2021 | 7 violations repeat | $7,517 | 6 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza Pittsburg Food Ventures Inc. | San Ramon | May 31, 2021 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | $13,058 |
| Sonora Taqueria | Sunnyvale | May 31, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yin Yin Restaurant | Livermore | May 30, 2021 | 5 violations | $8,940 | 3 | 0 |
| Wayback Burgers AS Superior Burgers, LLC | Folsom | May 27, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wendy's Desmonds Foods, LP. | Sacramento | May 27, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Farmers Table La Mesa | La Mesa | May 25, 2021 | 18 violations repeat | $26,525 | 17 | $14,977 |
| Raliberto's Taco Shop | Redding | May 23, 2021 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | San Jose | May 15, 2021 | 23 violations | $30,249 | 23 | 0 |
| Nibi Pho Bistro NIBI PHO BISTRO CITADEL LLC | Los Angeles | May 13, 2021 | 6 violations | $51,488 | 5 | 0 |
| Chili's Brinker International, Inc | Antioch | May 5, 2021 | 1 violation | $526 | 1 | 0 |
| Hotel The Inn at Del Monte Beach, LLC | Monterey | May 4, 2021 | 43 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Barbara Pizza and Chicken | Bakersfield | May 3, 2021 | 2 violations | $268 | 1 | 0 |
| Kai Ramen Kai Ramen Dining, Inc | Los Angeles | May 2, 2021 | 5 violations repeat | $10,538 | 4 | $2,324 |
| Ruby's Diner EFE Ruby's Diner, LLC | Los Angeles | May 2, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flame Broiler AK Restaurants, Inc. | Bakersfield | Apr 22, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS | Arcadia | Apr 19, 2021 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,379 |
| Farmer Boys Mars Management Company | Covina | Apr 16, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sbarro | Ontario | Apr 14, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Potato Corner NKM Capital Group, LLC | Arcadia | Apr 13, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,728 |
| Tokyo Hamburg | Los Angeles | Apr 12, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lift Enrichment | Culver City | Apr 7, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Sacramento | Apr 5, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Kirin Hut | Lancaster | Apr 2, 2021 | 5 violations repeat | $5,708 | 4 | $1,851 |
| Kibatsu Sushi Restaurant in san francisco | San Francisco | Mar 31, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Katy's Kreek Ari's Restaurant, Inc. | Walnut Creek | Mar 22, 2021 | 23 violations | $24,266 | 23 | 0 |
| Aliberto's Jr. Fresh Mexican Food | Gustine | Mar 21, 2021 | 3 violations repeat | $863 | 1 | $581 |
| Taqueria Guadalajara | Davis | Mar 20, 2021 | 7 violations repeat | $21,248 | 6 | $4,230 |
| Subway Quick Bites, Inc. | Hesperia | Mar 16, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | Huntington Beach | Mar 16, 2021 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,117 |
| Pho So Number One | Gardena | Mar 8, 2021 | 17 violations repeat | $206,063 | 12 | 0 |
| Tan-Cha - Cupertino | Cupertino | Mar 7, 2021 | 42 violations | $24,432 | 39 | 0 |
| McDonald's Jose L. Leon, LLC | Calexico | Mar 5, 2021 | 336 violations repeat | $64,399 | 332 | $20,263 |
| McDonald's | Hollister | Mar 3, 2021 | 13 violations | 0 | 0 | $24,232 |
| Subway Sav-Gore Enterprises, Inc. | Highland | Mar 2, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,713 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.842129301 | Livermore | Feb 14, 2021 | 2 violations repeat | $1,457 | 1 | $830 |
| Beijing Restaurant W&P Beijing REstaruant Group Inc. | Irvine | Feb 13, 2021 | 12 violations | $29,716 | 12 | 0 |
| Hoki Korean BBQ & Japanese Cuisine | Modesto | Feb 9, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Hut Tasty Hut of KY, LLC | Los Angeles | Feb 5, 2021 | 52 violations | $9,734 | 51 | 0 |
| The Happy Hound HAPPY HOUND OF LOS GATOS INC | Los Gatos | Feb 4, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $857 |
| Lido Cafe Lido Bar & Grill, Inc. | Carmichael | Feb 2, 2021 | 8 violations repeat | $81,577 | 7 | $4,067 |
| Taco Bell Fanchisee | Burbank | Jan 21, 2021 | 56 violations | $46,901 | 55 | 0 |
| Bento Box Japanese Grill Jr. | Chino | Jan 19, 2021 | 16 violations | $18,175 | 15 | 0 |
| Global Food Services, LLC | Oceanside | Jan 16, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnitas "El Pareja" Restaurant | Fontana | Jan 10, 2021 | 3 violations | $648 | 1 | 0 |
| Omni Los Angeles Hotel Omni Hotels Management Corporation | Los Angeles | Jan 4, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Zacatecas Family Restaurant | American Canyon | Jan 3, 2021 | 4 violations | $262 | 3 | 0 |
| Earle�s on Crenshaw | Los Angeles | Jan 2, 2021 | 59 violations repeat | $25,811 | 29 | 0 |
| Denny's Munch Anytime Restuarant, LLC | Hayward | Dec 31, 2020 | 89 violations repeat | $32,202 | 59 | 0 |
| Benbow Historic Inn | Garberville | Dec 31, 2020 | 25 violations repeat | $18,398 | 25 | 0 |
| Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen | San Diego | Dec 31, 2020 | 16 violations | $12,047 | 14 | 0 |
| CAPRICCIO INC. | Ventura | Dec 31, 2020 | 6 violations repeat | $9,290 | 5 | $3,085 |
| Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen | National City | Dec 31, 2020 | 6 violations | $3,652 | 4 | 0 |
| The Buttery TB J&M Corporation | Santa Cruz | Dec 31, 2020 | 12 violations | $3,154 | 11 | 0 |
| Skillets Cafe | Windsor | Dec 31, 2020 | 2 violations | $1,178 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonald's Warmel Management Company | Fullerton | Dec 31, 2020 | 17 violations | $1,013 | 17 | 0 |
| Pedro Family Boca del Rio Inc | Covina | Dec 31, 2020 | 1 violation | $806 | 1 | 0 |
| Eat Real Cafe | Newhall | Dec 31, 2020 | 2 violations | $513 | 1 | 0 |
| El Corral Baja Grill, Inc | Jurupa Valley | Dec 31, 2020 | 2 violations | $150 | 1 | 0 |
| Benbow Historic Inn | Garberville | Dec 31, 2020 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,455 |
| Sakura Buffet Lancaster Jun Enterprise, Inc. | Lancaster | Dec 31, 2020 | 30 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budget Inn of Hayward | Hayward | Dec 30, 2020 | 2 violations | $1,600 | 1 | 0 |
| Swift Cafe | Los Angeles | Dec 24, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | San Diego | Dec 21, 2020 | 24 violations repeat | $9,552 | 23 | $1,396 |
| McDonald's | Hollister | Dec 20, 2020 | 3 violations | $2,160 | 3 | 0 |
| Hot N Chili Indian Restaurant | San Clemente | Dec 18, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inn on Summer Hill | Summerland | Dec 17, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benbow Historic Inn | Garberville | Dec 16, 2020 | 2 violations | $690 | 2 | $690 |
| Win-River Resort & Casino | Redding | Dec 14, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Fonda Taqueria Y Mariscos | Shafter | Dec 10, 2020 | 53 violations repeat | $200,682 | 49 | $23,265 |
| Burger King Cornerstone Network Inc. | Monrovia | Dec 10, 2020 | 6 violations | $3,154 | 4 | 0 |
| Red Bird Rectory Vibiana LLC | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2020 | 1 violation | $87 | 1 | 0 |
| The Happy Hound HAPPY HOUND OF LOS GATOS INC | Los Gatos | Nov 30, 2020 | 1 violation | $499 | 1 | 0 |
| Kim's Restaurant | Los Angeles | Nov 24, 2020 | 2 violations | $1,270 | 1 | 0 |
| The Habit Burger Grill | Duarte | Nov 24, 2020 | 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.