Breeder Profile

Elmer Zook

Clear Spring Kennel
Ephrata,
Pennsylvania
License Details

License Type

USDA Breeder

Secondary Label

State Licensed

Active USDA License

23-A-0676

Active State License

PA17522, PA09894
Selling Information

Sells to Pet Stores

No

Sells to Brokers

No

Sells To Online Marketplace/Broker

Yes

Adult Count

71
Non-Compliance Issues

Has Non-Compliances

Yes

History of Non-Compliance Issues or Violations

2023 USDA Non-Critical
Pet Store Connections

2027 Pet Store Connections Count

2026 Pet Store Connections Count

2025 Pet Store Connections Count

2024 Pet Store Connections Count

2023 Pet Store Connections Count

USDA Inspection History
Inspection Date: 2021-05-12
Elmer Z. Zook

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (62), Dog Puppy (41)

Certificate Number

23-A-0676

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2022-02-07
Elmer Z. Zook

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (62), Dog Puppy (47)

Certificate Number

23-A-0676

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2022-10-05
Elmer Z. Zook

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (65), Dog Puppy (31)

Certificate Number

23-A-0676

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2023-05-15
Elmer Z. Zook

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Watering

Animal Type

Dog Adult (63), Dog Puppy (58)

Certificate Number

23-A-0676

3.10(a) (Non-Critical) – Watering
There were 4 enclosures housing weaned puppies with empty water bowls. Two of the four enclosures had overturned water bowls from puppies playing with the bowls. Licensee stated that the puppies are offered water 4 times a day. Potable water must be continuously available for dogs unless restricted by the attending veterinarian. Failure to provide water continuously or prevent water receptacles from remaining upright for dogs/puppies could allow the animals to become thirsty. Licensee must provide water continuously to the dogs/puppies and prevent water receptacles from overturning. Correct by May 16, 2023. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

Inspection Date: 2024-02-21
Elmer Z. Zook

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (66), Dog Puppy (28)

Certificate Number

23-A-0676

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2024-06-06
Elmer Z. Zook

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (67), Dog Puppy (44)

Certificate Number

23-A-0676

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2024-10-08
Elmer Z. Zook

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (68), Dog Puppy (65)

Certificate Number

23-A-0676

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-07-01
Elmer Z. Zook

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (67), Dog Puppy (61)

Certificate Number

23-A-0676

No violations recorded (clean inspection).