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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Central Mass Aquatics

Worcester, Massachusetts 01606 - 240 Barber Ave

B+
14 Inspections
3 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 14-B-0037 Type: Class B (dealer) Last Inspected: Aug 11, 2025 Address: 240 Barber Ave USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • House Mouse517
  • Norway Rat429
  • Domestic Guinea Pig157
  • Djungarian79
  • Budgerigar73
  • European Hamster42
  • Mongolian Gerbil41
  • Campbell's Desert Hamster35
  • Syrian30
Show all 32 species
  • Roborovskis Dwarf Hamster23
  • Chinese Hamster21
  • Zebra Finch20
  • Mongolian Gerbil (Common Pet17
  • Degu16
  • European Rabbit15
  • Syrian12
  • Berbera Gerbil12
  • Domestic Rabbit11
  • Monk Parakeet9
  • Domestic Ferret8
  • Hazel Dormouse8
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)7
  • Roborovski's Dwarf Hamster6
  • Egyptian Gerbil6
  • African Dormouse5
  • Green-Cheeked Parakeet5
  • Cockatiel5
  • Golden Spiny Mouse4
  • Hedgehog3
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog2
  • Chinchilla1
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)1

Inspection History

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+ 11 more inspections · 3 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

14
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Aug 11, 2025 · records through Oct 1, 2026
3
Violations Documented
3 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Aug 11, 2025
2.75(b)(1) Non-Critical
Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
The acquisition record for the degus did not contain all of the information required under the provisions of the Animal
Welfare Act (AWA), including the name and address of the person from whom the animals were acquired ...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (3 narratives, 3 citations).

The full report includes:

Complete inspection timeline with dates
Every violation code and description
Inspector narratives, what they saw
Severity ratings for each violation
Repeat offense flags
Links to original USDA reports

How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Central Mass Aquatics. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.

Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.

In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.

If you are considering purchasing an animal from this facility, we recommend using this data as a starting point, not an endpoint. Visit the breeder in person, ask to see the animals' living conditions, request veterinary health records, and compare this facility's record to other breeders in the same state.

Frequently asked questions about Central Mass Aquatics

Is Central Mass Aquatics a USDA-licensed breeder?

Central Mass Aquatics holds USDA license number 14-B-0037 (B), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Central Mass Aquatics have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 3 violations at this facility (3 non-critical). Critical and repeat violations matter most because they involve direct risks to animal health or problems the breeder was warned about before. Each cited code and the inspector narrative are in the full report above.

When was Central Mass Aquatics last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Central Mass Aquatics was on Aug 11, 2025, and the facility has 14 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Central Mass Aquatics located?

Central Mass Aquatics is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Massachusetts to compare inspection records before you decide.

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