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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Gorilla Backs Kennel – Lake Wales, FL is linked to 4 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from June 2022 to September 2025.
Across 4 inspections between June 2022 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 1 dog and 4 dogs at Gorilla Backs Kennel – Lake Wales, FL. The most recent count was 3 dogs on September 2, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
June 16, 2022
USDA 58-A-0370
Pre-license inspection
1 dog
None
June 27, 2023
USDA 58-A-0370
New site inspection
4 dogs
4 findings
July 22, 2025
USDA 58-A-0370
Re-license inspection
3 dogs
1 finding
September 2, 2025
USDA 58-A-0370
Re-license inspection
3 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
June 27, 2023 — New site inspection, USDA 58-A-0370
4 dogs recorded (4 adults · 0 puppies).
No identification on adult dogs
The licensee does not have any form of identification on the adult dogs in the facility. Proper identification is essential to ensure that each dog can be properly identified and to facilitate proper record keeping. The licensee must obtain and provide each animal with an official form of identification at all times and to facilitate record keeping requirements.
Exercise plan and records missing
At the time of inspection, the Exercise Plan for Dogs, Acquisitions/ Dispositions, Inventory on Hand, and Contingency plan were not available for review by the inspector. The review of records required by the Animal Welfare Act facilitates the inspection process by allowing the inspector to determine compliance and evaluate animal welfare. The facility must ensure that all records are available upon request during the inspection process.
Female Pit Bull too little space
The applicant had two dogs singly housed indoors in kennels that did not meet the required minimum amount of floor space. The kennels measured 5.75 square feet. … A female pit, no ID, measured 26" inches long from the nose to the tail base. Thus, requiring 7.1 square feet of floor space.
Male Pit Bull too little space
The applicant had two dogs singly housed indoors in kennels that did not meet the required minimum amount of floor space. The kennels measured 5.75 square feet. … A male pit, no ID, measured 23.5 inches long. Thus, requiring 6 square feet of floor space.
July 22, 2025 — Re-license inspection, USDA 58-A-0370
3 dogs recorded (3 adults · 0 puppies).
Female bully enclosures undersized
Three dog enclosures are not providing the minimum required space for the size of dog that is currently being housed there. The enclosures currently measure 24 inches by 30 inches which provides a total of 720 square inches or 5 square feet of space. - One adult female bully, "New New", measures 23 inches long and requires 841 square inches or 5.84 square feet of space. - One adult female bully, "Sirius", measures 23 inches long and requires 841 square inches or 5.84 square feet of space. - One adult female bully, "Foxy", measures 22 inches long and requires 784 square inches or 5.44 square feet of space. Not providing the minimum area of space does not allow for adequate freedom of movement and can lead to unnecessary discomfort and distress for the animal. Each dog must be housed in a primary enclosure meeting the minimum amount of floor space calculated as follows: (length of dog in inches + 6) x (length of dog in inches + 6) = required floor space in square inches; required floor in inches/144 = required floor space in square feet. The licensee must ensure that primary enclosures used to house dogs meet the required minimum amount of floor space.
Has Gorilla Backs Kennel – Lake Wales, FL been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 4 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Gorilla Backs Kennel – Lake Wales, FL keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, September 2, 2025, inspectors counted 3 dogs (3 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Gorilla Backs Kennel – Lake Wales, FL raise?
The records name American Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Gorilla Backs Kennel – Lake Wales, FL 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.