Workers' comp class code · Food & Hospitality
Class code 9082 — Restaurant — Fast Food
Counter service and quick-preparation food operations.
This classification covers fast-food and quick-service restaurants, where the model centers on counter or drive-through ordering and rapid food preparation rather than table service. Think burger chains, quick-service pizza counters, and similar high-volume, high-turnover operations.
Payroll typically includes counter and drive-through staff, grill and fryer cooks, shift leads, and cleaning crew. Turnover tends to be higher than in full-service restaurants, which means a larger share of staff are newer and still learning safe routines around hot equipment.
Injury exposure centers on burns from fryers and grills, slips on greasy kitchen floors, and repetitive strain from high-volume food assembly. Because the pace is fast and staff often work in tight kitchen spaces, minor cuts and burns tend to be more frequent than in a full-service kitchen, even though severity is usually lower.
What code 9082 typically includes
- Counter and drive-through order staff
- Grill, fryer, and prep cooks
- Shift supervisors and assistant managers
- Cleaning and closing crew
- Delivery coordination staff working within the store
Codes this one gets confused with
9079 — Restaurant — Full Service
Sit-down restaurants with table service and a broader menu are classified differently, reflecting a different mix of duties and equipment.
See code 90799016 — Caterer
Off-premises food service for events falls under the caterer classification instead of quick-service restaurant work.
See code 9016What this code means for your premium
Fast-food operations generally see moderate workers' comp rates, with frequent minor burns and slips being the main driver rather than severe injury.
Estimate your premiumClassification is not final until a carrier assigns it. Code numbers, wording and exceptions vary by state and rating bureau — several states run their own bureaus. This page is general reference written in our own words; your carrier's underwriter assigns the code based on your actual operations and payroll records.
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