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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Steven R Lehman – Railroad Kennel is linked to 11 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from July 2014 to July 2026.
Across 11 inspections between July 2014 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 7 dogs and 77 dogs at Steven R Lehman – Railroad Kennel. The most recent count was 9 dogs on July 23, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 23, 2014
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
49 dogs
None
August 26, 2015
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
27 dogs
5 findings
September 14, 2015
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
September 13, 2017
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
56 dogs
None
September 24, 2018
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
77 dogs
None
September 8, 2021
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
September 29, 2022
USDA 32-A-0345
Re-license inspection
74 dogs
None
May 23, 2024
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
February 13, 2025
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
November 26, 2025
USDA 32-A-0345
Re-license inspection
7 dogs
None
July 23, 2026
USDA 32-A-0345
Routine inspection
9 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
August 26, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0345
27 dogs recorded (16 adults · 11 puppies).
Expired vaccine tray
A tray of Intra-trac3 vaccine was found that expired on 8/232015. Expired drugs may be harmful or ineffective in their intended purpose. Only use medications that are in date to ensure safe proper care and treatment for all dogs.
Female Poodle with lumpy nipples
Poodle with tag # 29 was found with abnormal nipples. The 9 year old female was recently weaned and the breast tissue had receded however the nipples remain abnormally lumpy and slightly discolored.
Many dogs with long nails
Many of the dogs in the kennel have long nails.
Feeder cords and top of pens filthy
The feeders are held to the enclosures with bungee cords. The cords are coated with excessive hair and grime. The cords need to be kept clean. The water line along the top of the enclosures has a significant amount of fly droppings and general accumulated grime. The grime needs to be cleaned and the top of the pens kept clean to ensure the health and well-being of the dogs housed in the facility.
Wire floor coating missing
The outside portion of the enclosures is made from coated wire. The coating is missing from several portions of the panel. The missing coating exposes the wire which is then too narrow to be acceptable for use on the floor of the pen. The exposed wire also easily rusts which reduces its strength. The rusty sections cannot be cleaned and sanitized as necessary. All enclosures must be maintained so the enclosure is safe, strong and sanitizeable.
Has Steven R Lehman – Railroad Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 11 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Steven R Lehman – Railroad Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, July 23, 2026, inspectors counted 9 dogs (6 adults · 3 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Steven R Lehman – Railroad Kennel raise?
The records name Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Steven R Lehman – Railroad Kennel 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.