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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Jacob L Keim – Fredericksburg, OH is linked to 11 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from February 2018 to February 2026.
Across 10 inspections between February 2018 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 22 dogs and 47 dogs at Jacob L Keim – Fredericksburg, OH. The most recent count was 24 dogs on February 24, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 6, 2018
USDA 31-A-0696
Pre-license inspection #1
34 dogs
None
September 10, 2018
USDA 31-A-0696
Attempted inspection
No access
None
April 3, 2019
USDA 31-A-0696
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
February 5, 2021
USDA 31-A-0696
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
February 23, 2022
USDA 31-A-0696
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
February 13, 2023
USDA 31-A-0696
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
January 24, 2024
USDA 31-A-0696
Re-license inspection
33 dogs
None
June 27, 2025
Ohio CB001MVR
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
December 1, 2025
USDA 31-A-0696
Routine inspection
47 dogs
2 findings
January 14, 2026
USDA 31-A-0696
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
February 24, 2026
Ohio CB001MVR
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
December 1, 2025 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0696
47 dogs recorded (22 adults · 25 puppies).
Frayed carpet squares in enclosures
There are three primary enclosures that are currently housing 15 puppies and 2 adult dogs that contain carpet squares in disrepair with frayed edges and long strands of carpet fibers. Two enclosures housing an adult female dog with 5 puppies in each enclosure has carpet in the whelping box that has been torn and damaged by the dogs. These carpets have long strands of fiber in the torn areas that are easily accessible by the juvenile dogs. Frayed edges and long fiber strands can be injurious to the dogs as they could ingest the material or cause entrapment of the juvenile dogs. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. Surfaces of housing facilities - including houses, dens, and other furniture-type fixtures and objects within the facility - that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized, must be replaced when worn or soiled. Correct by 16 December 2025
Annual fecal testing not performed in 2025
The facility is not following the program of veterinary care for sampling and testing of intestinal parasites. The facility has not performed fecal sampling according to the schedule described in the program of veterinary care. The last recorded results for fecal sampling provided by the facility were reported on 18 January 2024. The facility representative stated this is usually performed during the annual kennel exam but could not provide a record of the sampling in 2025. APHIS personnel spoke with the office of the Attending Veterinarian who stated no fecal sampling was conducted in 2025. The program of veterinary care states fecal exams will be performed annually on 10% of the animals for intestinal parasites. Failure to follow the parasite control program approved by the attending veterinarian may not properly protect the dogs from parasites and may allow illness to go undetected and untreated, which may cause pain and unnecessary discomfort to the dogs. The facility must follow the parasite control testing schedule approved by the attending veterinarian to protect the dogs from parasites and other pests (worms, coccidia, giardia and heartworm) and have the dogs tested annually. Correct by 31 January 2026
Has Jacob L Keim – Fredericksburg, OH been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 11 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Jacob L Keim – Fredericksburg, OH keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 24, 2026, inspectors counted 24 dogs (23 adults · 1 puppy). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Jacob L Keim – Fredericksburg, OH hold?
USDA licence 31-A-0696 — expires 2/20/2027
Ohio licence CB001MVR — expires 12/31/2026
Is anyone else licensed at this address?
1 other licence has been recorded at the address used by Jacob L Keim – Fredericksburg, OH:
Norman Keim — USDA licence 31-A-0452 (2014 – 2015)
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.