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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Lavern Zimmerman

Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240 - 6415 Shaw Ovil Road

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6 Inspections
8 Total Violations
0 Critical
2 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Oct 5, 2015, about 11 years ago. USDA inspects licensed facilities every 1-3 years, and some licenses lapse. Confirm the breeder is still active before you rely on this record.
License: 61-A-0139 Type: Class A (breeder) Last Inspected: Oct 5, 2015 Address: 6415 Shaw Ovil Road USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Dog Adult678
  • Dog Puppy201

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.

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+ 3 more inspections · 8 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

6
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Oct 5, 2015 · records through Oct 1, 2026
8
Violations Documented
8 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Oct 5, 2015
2.40(b)(2) Non-Critical Repeat
ATTENDING VETERINARIAN AND ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE (DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS).
Dachshund with microchip #: 0A01124154 has an excessive amount of brown matter on its teeth, and also the gum
line is inflamed and red with several areas with white material and starting to receding exposing the root.
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The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (8 narratives, 8 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 Lavern Zimmerman. 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 Lavern Zimmerman

Is Lavern Zimmerman a USDA-licensed breeder?

Lavern Zimmerman holds USDA license number 61-A-0139 (A), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Lavern Zimmerman have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 8 violations at this facility (8 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 Lavern Zimmerman last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Lavern Zimmerman was on Oct 5, 2015, and the facility has 6 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Lavern Zimmerman located?

Lavern Zimmerman is located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Kentucky to compare inspection records before you decide.

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