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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa | Rancho Mirage | Nov 23, 2020 | 8 violations | $40,035 | 8 | 0 |
| Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort and Spa | Livermore | Nov 21, 2020 | 3 violations repeat | $580 | 2 | 0 |
| Pizza Hut AMERICAN WEST RESTAURANT GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC | La Puente | Nov 17, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Buttery TB & JM Corporation | Santa Cruz | Nov 16, 2020 | 2 violations | $1,845 | 2 | 0 |
| Subway Restaurant | La Mirada | Nov 12, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds Murguia Wong Services | San Pablo | Nov 9, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ocha Classic Ocha Classic Corporation | Los Angeles | Nov 1, 2020 | 84 violations repeat | $825,775 | 83 | $62,167 |
| Flame Broiler | Corona | Nov 1, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palapa's Marisqueria & Sushi | Orange | Oct 31, 2020 | 1 violation | $6,728 | 1 | 0 |
| Baja Fresh Restaurant Store | Los Angeles | Oct 29, 2020 | 2 violations | $2,274 | 1 | 0 |
| SAKOON | Santa Clara | Oct 29, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bapa Lp. Bapa Lp and Lotus Management | Santa Maria | Oct 23, 2020 | 1 violation | $1,376 | 1 | 0 |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | San Diego | Oct 23, 2020 | 14 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,934 |
| Broken Yolk Black Eight Taco, LLC | San Diego | Oct 22, 2020 | 2 violations | $1,215 | 1 | 0 |
| Romeo's Take And Bake Pizza | Fresno | Oct 6, 2020 | 20 violations | $5,235 | 18 | 0 |
| Lucios Mexican Food, Inc. | Torrance | Oct 5, 2020 | 4 violations | $7,059 | 3 | 0 |
| Sawasdee Thai Cuisine Hongmanee Jongsuwan Corporation | Soquel | Oct 3, 2020 | 17 violations | $3,780 | 1 | 0 |
| Sawasdee By The Sea | Santa Cruz | Oct 3, 2020 | 32 violations | $3,258 | 5 | 0 |
| Coupa Cafe Coupa Cafe Corporation | Palo Alto | Sep 2, 2020 | 7 violations | $8,300 | 7 | 0 |
| Netillo's Takos | Shingle Springs | Aug 30, 2020 | 4 violations | $3,619 | 3 | 0 |
| Conrads Restaurants Inc. | Pasadena | Aug 21, 2020 | 2 violations | $5,914 | 1 | 0 |
| Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge | Carlsbad | Aug 21, 2020 | 2 violations | $1,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh and Meaty Burgers Fresh And Meaty Burgers Carson, Inc. | Carson | Aug 19, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds | San Jose | Aug 17, 2020 | 10 violations | $836 | 10 | 0 |
| California Chicken Cafe | Venice | Aug 16, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EZ Burger & Grill | Upland | Jul 16, 2020 | 3 violations | $397 | 1 | 0 |
| Quality Coast Incorporated | Chula Vista | Jun 30, 2020 | 25 violations | $6,257 | 9 | 0 |
| Gold Country Casino | Oroville | Jun 17, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco Benor Enterprises, Inc. | La Habra | Jun 15, 2020 | 18 violations | $15,859 | 16 | 0 |
| Yosemite Miners Inn Motel | Mariposa | Jun 8, 2020 | 7 violations | $7,740 | 6 | 0 |
| Four Seasons Buffet | Modesto | Jun 2, 2020 | 5 violations | $13,104 | 2 | 0 |
| Louise's Pantry | La Quinta | Jun 2, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain Mikes Bran Restuarants Inc. | San Jose | May 28, 2020 | 1 violation | $2,155 | 1 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express | Madera | May 28, 2020 | 2 violations | $280 | 1 | 0 |
| The Palace Seafood & Dim Sum | Los Angeles | May 21, 2020 | 30 violations | $22,039 | 29 | 0 |
| El Gallo Giro | Huntington Park | May 19, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrah's Northern California | Ione | May 18, 2020 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| King Taco | Los Angeles | May 13, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chile Verde | Carson | May 13, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacos y Mariscos Colima | Hanford | May 8, 2020 | 2 violations | $612 | 1 | 0 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grille, Inc. | San Diego | May 3, 2020 | 2 violations | $116 | 2 | 0 |
| Tacos El Gavilan | Huntington Park | May 3, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Sabor De La Baja | Chula Vista | May 1, 2020 | 3 violations | $2,028 | 1 | 0 |
| Espana's Southwest Bar & Grill | Los Banos | Apr 30, 2020 | 8 violations | $2,362 | 7 | 0 |
| Sizzler Restaurants Forbco Sizzler Restaurants | Jurupa Valley | Apr 26, 2020 | 129 violations | $148,970 | 116 | 0 |
| PRB Management LLC | Fairfield | Apr 21, 2020 | 2 violations | $7,511 | 1 | 0 |
| Valerio's City Bakery | National City | Apr 2, 2020 | 21 violations | $12,616 | 20 | 0 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas | Sacramento | Mar 30, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Western Gold County Inn | Grass Valley | Mar 19, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colony Palms Hotel | Palm Springs | Mar 17, 2020 | 79 violations | $36,612 | 71 | 0 |
| CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS S and E Subs Victorville, Inc. | Victorville | Mar 17, 2020 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,684 |
| Zaky Mediterranean Grill | Ontario | Mar 16, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wockano Restaurant | Monterey Park | Mar 15, 2020 | 142 violations | $72,076 | 114 | 0 |
| Casa Ranchero | Ladera Ranch | Mar 14, 2020 | 46 violations | $12,681 | 42 | 0 |
| Taiyo's Sushi John Taiyo, Individual Owner | Riverside | Mar 14, 2020 | 2 violations | $257 | 1 | 0 |
| Shabuya | La Mirada | Mar 13, 2020 | 2 violations | $16,254 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Khans | Montebello | Mar 10, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caf� Solar | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2020 | 4 violations | $13,617 | 3 | 0 |
| La Bufadora Baja Grill-Perris | Perris | Mar 8, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flippin Pizza | Carlsbad | Mar 3, 2020 | 1 violation | $619 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonalds M. Shoreline, Inc. | Alameda | Mar 3, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $546 |
| McDonalds M. Stoneridge Mall, Inc. | Pleasanton | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Tennyson, Inc. | Hayward | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Watkins, Inc. | Hayward | Mar 3, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,093 |
| McDonalds Mac D Dublin, Inc. | Pleasanton | Mar 3, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,093 |
| McDonalds Mac D Dublin, Inc. | Dublin | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds MacD-Antioch, Inc. | Antioch | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds MacD-Cordellia Jct, Inc. | Fairfield | Mar 3, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,093 |
| McDonalds MacD-Pittsburg, Inc. | Pittsburg | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Pleasant Hill, II Inc. | Pleasant Hill | Mar 3, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,093 |
| McDonalds M. Lafayette, Inc. | Lafayette | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Danville, Inc | Danville | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Martinez, Inc. | Martinez | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Monument, Inc. | Concord | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| Wetzels Pretzels | Escondido | Mar 3, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds M. Martinez, Inc. | Martinez | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. A. Street, Inc. | Hayward | Mar 3, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,093 |
| McDonalds M. Alcosta, Inc. | San Ramon | Mar 3, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,093 |
| McDonalds M. Ashland, Inc. | San Leandro | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Balfour, Inc. | Brentwood | Mar 3, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $546 |
| McDonalds M. Baypoint, Inc. | Pittsburg | Mar 3, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $546 |
| McDonalds | Pleasanton | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Brentwood, Inc. | Brentwood | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Castro Valley, Inc. | Castro Valley | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Contra Costa, Inc. | Pleasant Hill | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Deer Valley, Inc. | Antioch | Mar 3, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $546 |
| McDonalds M. Discovery Bay, Inc. | Byron | Mar 3, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $546 |
| McDonalds M. Greenhouse, Inc. | San Leandro | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Hesperian, Inc. | Hayward | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Lone Tree, Inc. | Antioch | Mar 3, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,093 |
| McDonalds M. Lone Tree, Inc. | Antioch | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Mission, Inc. | Hayward | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds | Oakley | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. Pleasanton, Inc. | Pleasanton | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| McDonalds M. San Leandro, Inc. | San Leandro | Mar 3, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $546 |
| McDonalds M. San Ramon, Inc. | San Ramon | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| Juan Pollo Juan Pollo Highland Inc. | San Bernardino | Mar 2, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Compass Group USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2020 | 2 violations repeat | $18,152 | 1 | $415 |
| Bronco's Mexican Grill & Sports Bar | West Covina | Feb 25, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ooh Sushiya Inc | Escondido | Feb 22, 2020 | 1 violation | $301 | 1 | 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.