Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated September 9, 2025

Melvin Beck Kennels – Grinnell, IA

Grinnell, Iowa

Iowa state records

Breeder snapshot

Melvin Beck Kennels – Grinnell, IA is linked to 16 public inspection reports from Iowa.

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
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
September 23, 2011Iowa 4768Routine inspection11 dogsNone
August 29, 2012Iowa 4768Routine inspection8 dogsNone
July 9, 2013Iowa 4768Routine inspection7 dogsNone
May 22, 2014Iowa 4768Routine inspection12 dogsNone
July 20, 2015Iowa 4768Routine inspection8 dogsNone
August 16, 2016Iowa 4768Routine inspection10 dogsNone
June 21, 2017Iowa 4768Routine inspection8 dogsNone
June 7, 2018Iowa 4768Routine inspection6 dogsNone
October 29, 2019Iowa 4768Routine inspection6 dogs6 findings
July 2, 2020Iowa 4768Routine inspection6 dogsNone
October 11, 2021Iowa 4768Routine inspection8 dogsNone
December 20, 2022Iowa 4768Routine inspection9 dogsNone
September 7, 2023Iowa 4768Routine inspection8 dogsNone
September 3, 2024Iowa 4768Routine inspection10 dogs3 findings
October 9, 2024Iowa 4768Routine inspection7 dogsNone
September 9, 2025Iowa 4768Routine inspection6 dogsNone

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).

Read the inspection report (PDF)

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

Read the inspection report (PDF)

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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