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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Big Bay Kennels

Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 - 5402 Sidney Cherry Grove Rd

A+
3 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Mar 26, 2019, about 7 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: 55-A-0174 Type: Class A (breeder) Last Inspected: Mar 26, 2019 Address: 5402 Sidney Cherry Grove Rd USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Dog Puppy36
  • Dog Adult29

Inspection History

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

3 inspections on record

Mar 26, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 35 · Type: Class A - Breeder
Feb 8, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 14 · Type: Class A - Breeder
Jun 6, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 16 · Type: Class A - Breeder

No violations on record, great sign.

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How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Big Bay Kennels. 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 Big Bay Kennels

Is Big Bay Kennels a USDA-licensed breeder?

Big Bay Kennels holds USDA license number 55-A-0174 (A), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Big Bay Kennels have any USDA violations on record?

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

When was Big Bay Kennels last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Big Bay Kennels was on Mar 26, 2019, and the facility has 3 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Big Bay Kennels located?

Big Bay Kennels is located in Tabor City, North Carolina. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in North Carolina to compare inspection records before you decide.

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