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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Modern Vegan | San Diego | Oct 11, 2019 | 31 violations repeat | $2,337 | 29 | 0 |
| Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine | San Dimas | Oct 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Oaks Hotel The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles, Inc. | Paso Robles | Oct 7, 2019 | 2 violations | $250 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamba Juice SMS Retail Management, LLC | Orange | Oct 7, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai Dara | Dana Point | Oct 6, 2019 | 5 violations | $52,823 | 5 | 0 |
| Thai Dara Thai San Clemente Inc. | San Clemente | Oct 6, 2019 | 7 violations | $27,741 | 7 | 0 |
| Gourmando | Beverly Hills | Oct 6, 2019 | 5 violations | $12,578 | 4 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzel / Cinnabon | Orange | Oct 5, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza | Brea | Oct 3, 2019 | 9 violations | $3,000 | 7 | $1,810 |
| Blaze Pizza | Orange | Oct 3, 2019 | 2 violations | $603 | 1 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza | Orange | Oct 3, 2019 | 2 violations | $145 | 1 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza | Fullerton | Oct 3, 2019 | 2 violations | $74 | 1 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza | Yorba Linda | Oct 3, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sno White Drive In Alkorin-Alrahemi Restaurant, LLC | Tulare | Oct 2, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Chula Vista | Chula Vista | Oct 2, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zui Xiang Yuan Restaurant | Alhambra | Oct 1, 2019 | 3 violations | $1,096 | 1 | 0 |
| Subway Dibsy Corporation | Signal Hill | Oct 1, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo | Oct 1, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pieology Pizzeria The Little Brown Box Pizza, LLC | San Diego | Sep 30, 2019 | 4 violations | $504 | 3 | $416 |
| Pieology Pizzeria The Little Brown Box Pizza, LLC | San Diego | Sep 30, 2019 | 1 violation | $339 | 1 | 0 |
| Wienerschnitzel | Ontario | Sep 30, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | Orange | Sep 27, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Irvine | Irvine | Sep 27, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casa de Cafe | Los Angeles | Sep 26, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Newport Beach | Newport Beach | Sep 26, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Star Pizza, LLC | Mission Viejo | Sep 26, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-San Clemente | San Clemente | Sep 26, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal's Mexican Restaurant | Selma | Sep 22, 2019 | 1 violation | $4,927 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonalds FUNAFFORDABLEEATZ, Inc. | Chula Vista | Sep 17, 2019 | 5 violations | $315 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden Corral / Oceanside | Oceanside | Sep 17, 2019 | 22 violations | 0 | 0 | $409 |
| Golden Corral / El Cajon | El Cajon | Sep 17, 2019 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | $409 |
| The Luxe Buffet | Ontario | Sep 16, 2019 | 6 violations | $19,067 | 5 | 0 |
| Innovative Federal Operations Group, Inc. | Carlsbad | Sep 15, 2019 | 15 violations | $23,005 | 6 | 0 |
| Bawarchi (Santa Clara) | Santa Clara | Sep 12, 2019 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bawarchi Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale | Sep 12, 2019 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bawarchi Pleasanton | Pleasanton | Sep 12, 2019 | 15 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach | Sep 3, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Instacart Inc | San Francisco | Sep 1, 2019 | 1 violation | $37 | 1 | 0 |
| Karsyn's Burgers Karyns's Burger & Shakes | Live Oak | Sep 1, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Anaheim | Anaheim | Aug 31, 2019 | 18 violations | $3,326 | 14 | $7,368 |
| Blaze Pizza-Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley | Aug 31, 2019 | 10 violations | $1,968 | 6 | $5,526 |
| Blaze Pizza- Brea | Brea | Aug 31, 2019 | 4 violations | $703 | 4 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-La Habra | La Habra | Aug 31, 2019 | 2 violations | $699 | 2 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Buena Park | Buena Park | Aug 31, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Pizza-Santa Ana | Santa Ana | Aug 31, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,526 |
| Blaze Pizza Garden Grove | Garden Grove | Aug 31, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,526 |
| Chicago For Ribs - San Pedro | San Pedro | Aug 29, 2019 | 17 violations | $6,853 | 14 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo Gogris Corporation, LLC | Hayward | Aug 23, 2019 | 77 violations | $59,253 | 64 | $14,201 |
| Jack in the Bo Gogris J447 Corporation | Hayward | Aug 23, 2019 | 47 violations | $32,896 | 46 | 0 |
| Brisas Do Sul Brazilian Steak House | Folsom | Aug 23, 2019 | 29 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant | San Miguel | Aug 21, 2019 | 4 violations | $672 | 3 | 0 |
| Hotel Del Coronado | Coronado | Aug 16, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOGO's Prospect | Saratoga | Aug 15, 2019 | 9 violations | $2,470 | 5 | $5,430 |
| TOGO's Pruneyard | Campbell | Aug 15, 2019 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,430 |
| TOGOs Los Gatos | Los Gatos | Aug 15, 2019 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $286 |
| Jack in the Bo | North Highlands | Aug 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Chinese Restaurant | Rosemead | Aug 8, 2019 | 3 violations | $940 | 1 | 0 |
| Tacos & Beer Tacos & Beer Company | Beaumont | Aug 6, 2019 | 31 violations | $44,512 | 30 | 0 |
| Douglas Burgers | Whittier | Aug 5, 2019 | 2 violations | $7,055 | 1 | 0 |
| Ballpark Pizza Team | Mission Viejo | Aug 3, 2019 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,684 |
| Food Services Inc of Gainesville (FSIG) | Fort Irwin | Jul 30, 2019 | 236 violations | $284,646 | 149 | 0 |
| HMSHost HMSHost International, Inc. | El Segundo | Jul 30, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pieology of Menifee | Menifee | Jul 30, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mel's Dive In | Acampo | Jul 26, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pieology - Irvine Marketplace | Irvine | Jul 23, 2019 | 2 violations | $577 | 1 | 0 |
| Pieology - Irvine Marketplace | Fullerton | Jul 22, 2019 | 4 violations | $602 | 2 | 0 |
| Platinum Showgirls | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2019 | 17 violations | $3,730 | 16 | 0 |
| Pieology - Irvine Marketplace | Westminster | Jul 21, 2019 | 2 violations | $354 | 1 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Golden Triangle Enterprises, LLC | La Puente | Jul 20, 2019 | 10 violations | $12,718 | 8 | 0 |
| Pieology Pizzeria Temecula | Temecula | Jul 18, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,810 |
| Casa Flores Restaurant | Stockton | Jul 17, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SJ Restaurant | Pomona | Jul 12, 2019 | 3 violations | $2,700 | 1 | 0 |
| Cool Hand Lukes | Yuba City | Jul 12, 2019 | 5 violations | $1,267 | 3 | 0 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Los Angeles | Jul 10, 2019 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | $36,200 |
| 888 Seafood Restaurant | Rosemead | Jul 9, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inn Hemet LK Hospitality LLC dba | Hemet | Jun 30, 2019 | 12 violations | $18,656 | 6 | 0 |
| Pieology Pizzaria - Citadel Outlet | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2019 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,050 |
| Kyoto Buffet | Brea | Jun 15, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mandarin Chinese Food and Sushi | Covina | Jun 14, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Potato Corner | Lakewood | Jun 13, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,810 |
| Pielogy Pizzeria | Lakewood | Jun 10, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panda Express | Rosemead | Jun 6, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock n Jenny's Italian Subs | Escondido | Jun 4, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manilas Lechon | Carson | May 26, 2019 | 12 violations | $44,781 | 8 | 0 |
| Brandon's Diner | Corona | May 12, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prime Pizza 141 Central Ave LLC | Los Angeles | May 8, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Popeyes Foothill Farms | Sacramento | May 3, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jin Jin Gourmet | Sunnyvale | May 2, 2019 | 25 violations | $60,157 | 24 | 0 |
| Delphi Greek | Los Angeles | May 1, 2019 | 13 violations | $4,600 | 12 | 0 |
| Via Mia Pizza Saratoga | San Jose | May 1, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $336 |
| Staybridge Suites | Rocklin | Apr 29, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ocean Star Seafood Restaurant Ocean Star Seafood Restaurant (OSSA MIRAMAR) | Monterey Park | Apr 28, 2019 | 67 violations | $51,760 | 55 | 0 |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Casa Seafood & Fine Mexican Cuisine | Turlock | Apr 19, 2019 | 4 violations repeat | $36,113 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Sacramento | Apr 18, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,080 |
| Wingstop Mann & Company, Inc. | West Sacramento | Apr 11, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai One On | Vista | Apr 9, 2019 | 11 violations | $16,337 | 8 | 0 |
| Golden Corral | San Bernardino | Apr 8, 2019 | 24 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,029 |
| Whiskey Barrel Restaurant and Saloon | Hesperia | Apr 5, 2019 | 6 violations | $2,892 | 5 | 0 |
| Hotel d'Lins - Ontario Airport | Ontario | Apr 2, 2019 | 3 violations | $244 | 2 | 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.