Hawaii Puppy Mill Violations
125 documented USDA violations across 19 facilities
USDA inspectors have documented 125 animal-welfare violations at licensed facilities in Hawaii, including 6 critical citations. Of the facilities inspected in this state, 19 have at least one violation on record. The facilities below are ranked by total documented violations, the operations most worth scrutinizing before you buy.
A violation does not automatically mean a breeder is unsafe today, some have corrected problems after being cited, but a high or repeated count, especially critical citations involving veterinary care or housing, is a serious warning sign. Click any facility to read its full inspection history.
| # | Facility | City | Inspections | Violations | Critical | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu Zoo | Honolulu | 19 | 20 | 4 | F |
| 2 | Dawn & Jerome Nozawa | Kaaawa | 4 | 18 | 0 | F |
| 3 | Kualoa Ranch Hawaii Inc. - Education Center | Kaneohe | 10 | 17 | 0 | F |
| 4 | East Maui Animal Refuge | Haiku | 10 | 13 | 0 | F |
| 5 | Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. | Honolulu | 86 | 9 | 2 | F |
| 6 | Attractions Hawaii L.p. | Waimanalo | 13 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 7 | County Of Hawai'i, Department Of Parks And Recreation | Hilo | 12 | 7 | 0 | D |
| 8 | Leilani Farm Sanctuary | Haiku | 5 | 7 | 0 | D |
| 9 | University Of Hawaii Biomedical Sciences Building | Honolulu | 44 | 6 | 0 | B |
| 10 | Aeko Kula, Inc. | Honolulu | 17 | 4 | 0 | A |
| 11 | Christy Wong | Kapaa | 1 | 4 | 0 | B |
| 12 | H & H Maui Enterprises, Llc | Lahaina | 3 | 2 | 0 | A |
| 13 | Hyatt Regency Maui Resort | Lahaina | 3 | 2 | 0 | A |
| 14 | Lucy Wormser | Haiku | 10 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 15 | University Of Hawaii At Manoa, Waikiki Aquarium | Honolulu | 11 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 16 | Dolphin Quest Inc. - Honolulu | Honolulu | 26 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 17 | Maui Operating Llc | Lahaina | 2 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 18 | Queen's Medical Center | Honolulu | 10 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 19 | Sue Chipperton | Hauula | 9 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
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