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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Dorace Burton – Grace Kennel is linked to 11 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from April 2014 to August 2026.
Across 11 inspections between April 2014 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 22 dogs and 83 dogs at Dorace Burton – Grace Kennel. The most recent count was 64 dogs on August 13, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
April 11, 2014
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
32 dogs
1 finding
June 25, 2015
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
September 7, 2016
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
August 16, 2017
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
December 20, 2018
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
February 24, 2020
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
71 dogs
None
February 14, 2022
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
74 dogs
None
June 28, 2023
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
September 5, 2023
USDA 43-A-4253
Re-license inspection
64 dogs
None
April 8, 2025
USDA 43-A-4253
Routine inspection
83 dogs
None
August 13, 2026
USDA 43-A-4253
Re-license inspection
64 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 11, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-4253
32 dogs recorded (23 adults · 9 puppies).
Gap where housing meets fence
Sec. 3.1 Housing facilities, general. Facilities and Operating Standards (a) Structure; construction. ***In the outdoor facility, there was one primary enclosure that had the housing unit on the outside of the enclosure. Where the housing unit meet the fence, there was a gap large enough for the two small dogs to either escape the enclosure or cause injury to them. Gaps in primary enclosure can provide the opportunity for escape or injury. The licensee must repair the fence to fill the gap and assure that all primary enclosures are constucted as required. To be corrected by April 14, 2014.
Has Dorace Burton – Grace Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 11 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Dorace Burton – Grace Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 13, 2026, inspectors counted 64 dogs (41 adults · 23 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Dorace Burton – Grace Kennel hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.