Establishment profile
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
1946 CAMPUS DRIVE, HYDE PARK, NY, 12538
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 45 years of recorded history, with $9,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 267 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 69th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 15 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $9,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 G02 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0062 E02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0021 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0062 D01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0062 D01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1981 | Feb 1981 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1981 | Feb 1981 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IVC | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1981 | Feb 1981 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IIB | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1981 | Feb 1981 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C03 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1981 | Feb 1981 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 6113 within NY. Peer group: 267 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA. 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 CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in NY — for CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 6 cases · 6 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-CA-172807 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2016 | May 2017 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-122071 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2014 | Aug 2014 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-069000 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-066624 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Dec 2011 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-027836 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2010 | Jun 2011 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-027366 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefensePKH//WILSON//MITIAL EACAT BASE CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2025-09-18$1,009,520
- Department of DefensePROCHEF LEVEL I TRAINING AND EXAMcontract · Last action 2024-08-22$467,000
- Department of DefensePROCHEF LEVEL I TRAINING & EXAMcontract · Last action 2024-12-23$281,250
- Department of DefensePROCHEF LEVEL I TRAINING AND EXAMcontract · Last action 2023-08-22$146,250
- Department of DefenseNEW RECIPEScontract · Last action 2012-07-17$62,500
- Department of DefensePROCHEF TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONcontract · Last action 2021-02-23$55,200
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF U.S. BASED TRAINING PROGRAM (5 DAYS) FOR CHINESE CHAIN RESTAURANT, R&D SPECIALIST, SHANGHAI, CHINA (10 - 16 PARTICIPANTS).contract · Last action 2012-08-01$41,694
- Department of DefensePKH-WILSON-SISTARE RADIFICATION ACTION FOR CULINARY TRAININGcontract · Last action 2022-05-24$39,825
- Department of AgricultureU.S. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE CHINESE CHEFS - SHANGHAI, CHINAcontract · Last action 2011-05-05$39,017
- Department of DefensePROCHEF II TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONcontract · Last action 2021-07-26$33,495
- Department of DefenseTRAINING ON DEMANDcontract · Last action 2009-09-24$29,550
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF CSSF CONTRACT FOR CHEF TRAININGcontract · Last action 2016-09-01$28,700
- Department of AgricultureTRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONAL CHINESE CHEFS WITH ATO/BEIJINGcontract · Last action 2011-08-18$25,634
- Department of StateATO - CHEF TRAINING CO-HOSTED WITH STARWOOD HOTELScontract · Last action 2011-10-31$17,964
- Department of CommerceCULINARY TRAINNGcontract · Last action 2009-03-10$3,286
- Department of DefensePROFESSIONAL CULINARY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PREPARATION SERVICEScontract · Last action 2025-04-09$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 611519 - OTHER TECHNICAL AND TRADE SCHOOLS. Last action: 2025-09-18. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-01 | Complaint | 1 | — | $4,500 | |
| 2003-08-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-10-27 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | $5,000 | |
| 1981-02-02 | Complaint | 5 | — | $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 CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA 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 CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA's OSHA violation history?
- CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $9,500 in total penalties.
- How does CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA's safety record compare to its industry?
- CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.