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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Forsyth Institute

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 - 100 Chestnut St

A+
15 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 14-R-0186 Type: Class R (research) Last Inspected: Aug 14, 2025 Address: 100 Chestnut St USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • European Rabbit21
  • Domestic Rabbit18
  • Domestic Guinea Pig4

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.

15 inspections on record

Aug 14, 2025
No Violations
Aug 14, 2024
No Violations
Sep 20, 2023
No Violations
Aug 25, 2022
No Violations
Aug 4, 2021
No Violations
Feb 27, 2020
No Violations
Animals: 4 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Feb 13, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 18 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Feb 8, 2018
No Violations
Mar 30, 2017
No Violations
Jul 21, 2016
No Violations
Feb 17, 2016
No Violations
May 28, 2015
No Violations
May 14, 2015
No Violations
May 22, 2014
No Violations
Mar 24, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 21 · Type: Class R - Research Facility

No violations on record, great sign.

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How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Forsyth Institute. 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 Forsyth Institute

Is Forsyth Institute a USDA-licensed breeder?

Forsyth Institute holds USDA license number 14-R-0186 (R), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Forsyth Institute have any USDA violations on record?

No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Forsyth Institute. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.

When was Forsyth Institute last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Forsyth Institute was on Aug 14, 2025, and the facility has 15 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Forsyth Institute located?

Forsyth Institute is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Massachusetts to compare inspection records before you decide.

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