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USDA FACILITY REPORT

The Animal Store Inc.

Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712 - 4364 W Touhy Ave

B+
10 Inspections
4 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 33-B-0429 Type: Class B (dealer) Last Inspected: Jan 5, 2026 Address: 4364 W Touhy Ave USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Syrian47
  • Domestic Rabbit29
  • European Hamster26
  • Domestic Guinea Pig20
  • Budgerigar20
  • Syrian18
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog18
  • Degu16
  • Hedgehog16
Show all 48 species
  • Mongolian Gerbil15
  • Domestic Canary12
  • Chinchilla12
  • Domestic Ferret10
  • Green-Cheeked Parakeet9
  • Pacific Parrotlet9
  • Virginia Opossum8
  • Djungarian7
  • Monk Parakeet6
  • Mongolian Gerbil (Common Pet6
  • Bridge's Degu6
  • Cat Kitten6
  • Cockatiel5
  • American Goldfinch5
  • Sun Parakeet4
  • Rose-Ringed Parakeet4
  • Sugar Glider4
  • Rosy-Faced Lovebird3
  • Hazel Dormouse3
  • Yellow-Collared Lovebird2
  • European Rabbit2
  • Australian Ringneck2
  • Senegal Parrot2
  • Guinea Pigs2
  • Zebra Finch2
  • Yellow-Naped Parrot2
  • Galah2
  • Grey Short-Tailed Opossum1
  • Blue-And-Yellow Macaw1
  • Barbary Dove1
  • White-Fronted Parrot1
  • Red-And-Green Macaw1
  • Richardson's Ground Squirrel1
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)1
  • Rainbow Lorikeet1
  • Bushy-Tailed Jird1
  • Black-Capped Parakeet1
  • Yellow-Headed Parrot1
  • White-Bellied Parrot1

Inspection History

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+ 7 more inspections · 4 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

10
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Jan 5, 2026 · records through Oct 1, 2026
4
Violations Documented
4 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Sep 26, 2023
3.154 Non-Critical
Environment enhancement to promote psychological well-being.
At the time of inspection, an environmental enhancement plan for birds that documents the appropriate provisions to
provide enrichment and special considerations and is approved by the attending veterinarian has not been...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (4 narratives, 4 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 The Animal Store Inc.. 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 The Animal Store Inc.

Is The Animal Store Inc. a USDA-licensed breeder?

The Animal Store Inc. holds USDA license number 33-B-0429 (B), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does The Animal Store Inc. have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 4 violations at this facility (4 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 The Animal Store Inc. last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for The Animal Store Inc. was on Jan 5, 2026, and the facility has 10 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is The Animal Store Inc. located?

The Animal Store Inc. is located in Lincolnwood, Illinois. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Illinois to compare inspection records before you decide.

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