ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC. — a limited-service restaurants facility located at COROZAL PLAZA LOCAL 1B, PR891 KM 1, COROZAL, PR 00783 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $54,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-08-08.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $54,250.00 is more than 19.5× the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 722513). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.
State Context: Within PR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 29,311 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,322.38.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 12, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 22, 2026. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $18,083.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for Encanto Restaurants, Inc. reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism regarding fundamental life
This facility's $54,250 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 722513 industry in PR. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,635.
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What OSHA violations was ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC. cited for?
ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $54,250.00. The inspection opened on 2025-08-08.
How much was ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $54,250.00 against ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC. in COROZAL, PR. Average per citation: $18,083.33.
Is ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ENCANTO RESTAURANTS, INC. has a risk score of 26 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Limited-Service Restaurants facilities is $2,782.05. This facility penalty of $54,250.00 is above the industry average.