Establishment profile
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE
900 NORTH POINT, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94123
445292 — Confectionery and Nut Retailers
Summary
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 14 years of recorded history, with $485 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 29th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 241 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $485 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3395 F01 | 1 | 1 | $485 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 4452 within CA. Peer group: 241 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE. 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 GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE, 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 GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE 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.). 8 cases · 7 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-382555 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2026 | — | Open | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-109821 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Jan 2014 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-093283 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025395 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2010 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025368 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Oct 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025073 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2010 | Jul 2010 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-RC-005759 | Representation election | Apr 2010 | Mar 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-024632 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
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
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-01 | Complaint | 1 | — | $485 |
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 GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE 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 GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE's OSHA violation history?
- GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $485 in total penalties.
- How does GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE's safety record compare to its industry?
- GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE operates in the confectionery and nut retailers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.1.