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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Matthew R Zimmerman – Plymouth, OH is linked to 4 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from February 2023 to April 2026.
Across 4 inspections between February 2023 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 91 dogs and 179 dogs at Matthew R Zimmerman – Plymouth, OH. The most recent count was 179 dogs on April 22, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 28, 2023
USDA 31-A-0968
Inspection
91 dogs
None
October 22, 2025
Ohio CB0030XP
Routine inspection
150 dogs
None
February 12, 2026
USDA 31-A-0968
Re-license inspection
178 dogs
None
April 22, 2026
USDA 31-A-0968
Routine inspection
179 dogs
2 findings
What inspectors wrote
April 22, 2026 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0968
179 dogs recorded (99 adults · 80 puppies).
Birthing boxes with chew damage
Surfaces in the primary enclosures of the whelping area have not been maintained to enable ready cleaning and sanitization. Roughly 18 of the 24 whelping boxes for mothers with litters have moderate chew damage. These areas have cracks and grooves that are not able to be cleaned and sanitized easily. Disease pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites can remain in these areas and cause illness in the dogs. All surfaces of the primary enclosures, including furniture, that are in contact with the dogs, must be maintained to be readily cleaned and sanitized. Correct by: 5/22/26
Feces accumulated on outdoor shelters
The primary enclosures have not been cleaned daily as required. Several days' worth of feces have accumulated on the outdoor portions of the sheltered housing facility. The licensee stated he does not currently spot clean these areas on a daily basis. Daily cleaning is required for proper husbandry and to control disease hazards, pests, and odors. Correct by removing excreta from primary enclosures daily, and from under raised floors as often as necessary to prevent excessive accumulations of feces and soiled dogs, disease hazards, pests, and odors. Correct by: 4/23/26
Has Matthew R Zimmerman – Plymouth, OH been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 4 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Matthew R Zimmerman – Plymouth, OH keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 22, 2026, inspectors counted 179 dogs (99 adults · 80 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Matthew R Zimmerman – Plymouth, OH raise?
The records name Boston Terrier, Maltese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Matthew R Zimmerman – Plymouth, OH 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.