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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Gideon B Esh – Creek Valley Kennel is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from August 2021 to March 2026.
Across 18 inspections between August 2021 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 14 dogs and 53 dogs at Gideon B Esh – Creek Valley Kennel. The most recent count was 53 dogs on March 5, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
August 11, 2021
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
September 21, 2021
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
15 dogs
None
May 12, 2022
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
July 11, 2022
USDA 23-A-0770
Pre-license inspection
21 dogs
None
October 3, 2022
USDA 23-A-0770
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
October 4, 2022
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
March 2, 2023
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
May 9, 2023
USDA 23-A-0770
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
July 20, 2023
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
February 9, 2024
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
February 12, 2024
USDA 23-A-0770
Routine inspection
26 dogs
1 finding
July 16, 2024
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
September 26, 2024
USDA 23-A-0770
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
January 8, 2025
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
April 28, 2025
USDA 23-A-0770
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
June 20, 2025
USDA 23-A-0770
Re-license inspection
29 dogs
None
July 29, 2025
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
March 5, 2026
Pennsylvania 17836
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
February 12, 2024 — Routine inspection, USDA 23-A-0770
26 dogs recorded (16 adults · 10 puppies).
Adult dog vaccine dates not recorded
There were no records indicating the date(s) the canine parvovirus and distemper vaccines were last administered to the adult dogs. Failure to maintain names and dates of all vaccines and treatments administered makes it difficult to evaluate when these vaccines were last given. Licensee must ensure that records are maintained for all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by February 17, 2024.
Has Gideon B Esh – Creek Valley Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Gideon B Esh – Creek Valley Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 5, 2026, inspectors counted 53 dogs (28 adults · 25 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Gideon B Esh – Creek Valley Kennel raise?
The records name Mini Bernedoodle, Mini Goldendoodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Gideon B Esh – Creek Valley 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.