Establishment profile
CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.
881 MOUNTIAN VIEW DRIVE, PINEY FLATS, TN, 37686
561910 — Packaging and Labeling Services
Summary
CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 10 years of recorded history, with $1,300 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 30 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $1,300 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 D01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 5619 within TN. Peer group: 30 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland SecurityDELIVERY ORDER TO REDUCED SODIUM SELF-HEATING LONG SHELF MEALS FOR DELIVERY TO FEMA ISB FORT BRAGG, NC IN SUPPORT OF PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTER, HURRICANE FLORENCE.contract · Last action 2018-10-17$3,763,596
- Department of Homeland SecurityMEALScontract · Last action 2018-06-28$2,621,299
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROCURE MEALS IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE MARIA.contract · Last action 2018-06-26$2,406,943
- Department of Homeland SecurityREDUCED SODIUM SELF HEATING LONG SHELF-LIFE MEALS IN SUPPORT OF 2018 HURRICANE MICHAEL FOR DELIVERY TO MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE.contract · Last action 2022-11-09$2,013,837
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY THROUGH BY PROVIDING 486,690 REDUCED SODIUM MEALS IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE IDA RECOVERY.contract · Last action 2021-09-03$1,800,753
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROCURE 449,280 REDUCED SODIUM MEALS.contract · Last action 2020-11-18$1,725,235
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROCURE 401,602 REDUCE SODIUM MEALS.contract · Last action 2020-09-22$1,522,079
- Department of Homeland SecurityDELIVERY ORDER TO PURCHASE 225,952 SELF-HEATING MEALS FOR DELIVERY TO MAXWELL AFB IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE FLORENCE.contract · Last action 2019-03-26$1,042,444
- Department of Defense8509292693!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2022-08-24$610,000
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PROCURE 138,240 REDUCED SODIUM MEALS IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE SALLY.contract · Last action 2021-02-01$530,842
- Department of Defense8509595778!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2022-12-16$517,280
- Department of Defense8511503198!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2025-07-24$450,374
- Department of Defense8510929543!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2024-10-01$450,240
- Department of Defense8509934933!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2023-06-05$409,920
- Department of Defense8509781761!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2023-03-22$409,920
- Department of Defense8510715241!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2024-06-25$320,000
- Department of Defense8508828650!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2022-02-09$265,376
- Department of Defense8507283220!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2020-03-30$215,040
- Department of Defense8506994300!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2019-11-21$215,040
- Department of Defense8504757073!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-15$137,779
- Department of Defense8504756942!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-15$137,779
- Department of Defense8504756056!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-15$137,779
- Department of Defense8504743829!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-12$137,779
- Department of Defense8504737959!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-11$137,779
- Department of Defense8504739436!MEAL, INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-11$137,779
- Department of Defense8504737958!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-11$137,779
- Department of Defense8504736732!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-10$137,779
- Department of Defense8504736726!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2017-09-10$137,779
- Department of Defense8507291696!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2020-04-02$130,291
- Department of Defense8507291697!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2020-04-02$130,291
- Department of Defense8511258286!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2025-03-21$120,064
- Department of Defense8507292608!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2020-04-02$112,320
- Department of Defense8507291945!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2020-04-02$112,320
- Department of Defense8507292040!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2020-04-02$112,320
- Department of Defense8507292680!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2020-04-02$112,320
- Department of Defense8507291946!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2020-04-02$112,320
- Department of Homeland SecuritySELF-HEATING REDUCED SODIUM AND COMMERCIAL MEALS.contract · Last action 2018-03-01$100,380
- Department of Defense8508763670!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2021-12-21$87,808
- Department of Defense8508571336!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2021-09-29$86,016
- Department of Defense8508127157!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2021-04-12$86,016
- Department of Defense8507902293!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2021-01-08$86,016
- Department of Defense8507528764!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2020-11-24$86,016
- Department of Defense8507707056!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2020-11-24$86,016
- Department of Defense8508369982!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2021-07-16$82,656
- Department of Homeland SecurityMEALS READY-TO-EAT (MRES) FOR USE IN TSA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AT PACIFIC REGION AIRPORTS.contract · Last action 2025-04-02$55,928
- Department of Veterans AffairsEMERGENCY FOOD RATIONScontract · Last action 2019-02-20$32,424
- Department of Defense4610092756!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2025-04-09$0
- Department of Homeland SecuritySHELF-STABLE (30-36 MONTHS), SELF-HEATING REDUCED SODIUM AND COMMERCIAL MEALS.contract · Last action 2021-10-31$0
- Department of Defense4610075976!MEAL,INDIVIDUALcontract · Last action 2021-05-27$0
- Department of Defense4610051752!TORTILLAS,SHELF STAcontract · Last action 2021-01-14$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311991 - PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-07-24. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-13 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $1,300 | |
| 2016-01-28 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-01-26 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $1,300 in total penalties.
- How does CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CHEF MINUTE MEALS, INC. operates in the packaging and labeling services industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1.