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Last Updated: Sep 26, 2026

Melvin Beck Kennels – Grinnell, IA

Grinnell, Iowa

Iowa state records

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Grinnell, IA. 6 dogs at last count. Iowa inspectors cited 9 problems across 16 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionSeptember 9, 2025

Latest Dog Count66 adults · 0 puppies

USDA license

Iowa license4768

Exp. 10/27/2026

Inspections on file16 Iowa

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Melvin Beck Kennels – Grinnell, IA is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 9 inspector findings, from September 2011 to September 2025.

Across 16 inspections between September 2011 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 6 dogs and 12 dogs at Melvin Beck Kennels – Grinnell, IA. The most recent count was 6 dogs on September 9, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
September 23, 2011	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	11 dogs	None
August 29, 2012	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	8 dogs	None
July 9, 2013	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	7 dogs	None
May 22, 2014	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	12 dogs	None
July 20, 2015	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	8 dogs	None
August 16, 2016	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	10 dogs	None
June 21, 2017	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	8 dogs	None
June 7, 2018	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	6 dogs	None
October 29, 2019	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	6 dogs	6 findings
July 2, 2020	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	6 dogs	None
October 11, 2021	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	8 dogs	None
December 20, 2022	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	9 dogs	None
September 7, 2023	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	8 dogs	None
September 3, 2024	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	10 dogs	3 findings
October 9, 2024	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	7 dogs	None
September 9, 2025	Iowa 4768	Routine inspection	6 dogs	None

What inspectors wrote

October 29, 2019 — Routine inspection, Iowa 4768

6 dogs recorded (6 adults · 0 puppies).

Concrete floors not moisture resistant
Concrete floors must be impervious to moisture (remedy by 06/30/2020).
Missing drainage grates
Missing drainage grates.
Fencing in rapid rust and corrosion
Fencing in rapid rust and corrosion (remedy by 06/30/2020).
Chain-link lacking structural integrity
Minimal areas of chained link lacking structural integrity (immediately).
Heavily chewed wooden boxes present
No heavily chewed wooden boxes which are considered injurious to animals (immediately).
Records not current
Not current to be remedied by 11/30/2019 (email or USPS copy sufficient).

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September 3, 2024 — Routine inspection, Iowa 4768

10 dogs recorded (7 adults · 3 puppies).

Outdoor exercise area dirt
Outdoor exercise area substrate is dirt.
Rusted fence posts
Some rusted posts with corrusion.
Past-due Dr. Kornisch vet visit
Past due (August, 2023) Dr. Kornisch

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Melvin Beck Kennels – Grinnell, IA been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 9 problems across 16 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Melvin Beck Kennels – Grinnell, IA keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, September 9, 2025, inspectors counted 6 dogs (6 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Melvin Beck Kennels – Grinnell, IA hold?

Iowa licence 4768 — expires 10/27/2026

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