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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Graduate Science Research Center

Columbia, South Carolina 29208 - OFFICE OF RESEARCH COMPLIANCE

A+
13 Inspections
1 Total Violations
1 Critical
1 Repeat Violations
License: 56-R-0003 Type: Class R (research) Last Inspected: Sep 3, 2026 Address: OFFICE OF RESEARCH COMPLIANCE USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Deer Mouse9,787
  • White-Footed Mouse4,470
  • Oldfield Mouse3,256
  • California Mouse2,846
  • Cactus Mouse737
  • Eastern Deermouse414
  • Western Deermouse92
  • Mongolian Gerbil (Common Pet63
  • Domestic Guinea Pig20
Show all 10 species
  • Domestic Pig9

Inspection History

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

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+ 10 more inspections · 1 violation in the full report

What's in This Report

13
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Sep 3, 2026 · records through Oct 1, 2026
1
Violations Documented
1 Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Sep 3, 2026
3.129(a) Critical Repeat
Feeding.
One newly-weaned juvenile deer mouse died from food deprivation. On July 14, 2025, animal caretaker staff discovered a
dead male deer mouse in a cage without food. Subsequent investigation revealed the mouse was weaned o...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation.

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 Graduate Science Research Center. 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 Graduate Science Research Center

Is Graduate Science Research Center a USDA-licensed breeder?

Graduate Science Research Center holds USDA license number 56-R-0003 (R), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Graduate Science Research Center have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 1 violation at this facility (1 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 Graduate Science Research Center last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Graduate Science Research Center was on Sep 3, 2026, and the facility has 13 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Graduate Science Research Center located?

Graduate Science Research Center is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in South Carolina to compare inspection records before you decide.

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