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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