Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Agori International African Market

Name: Agori International African Market
Address: 4701 Atlantic Ave, Wake County, NC

4701 Atlantic Ave

Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 25, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) Use head coveringsEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils. - Observed an employee with no hair restraint working and prepackaging whole produce in the meat cutting room. Discussed the matter with the person in charge (PIC)

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 6-202.14 Toilet RoomsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-202.14 Toilet Rooms; Enclosed (C) 6-202.14; Core - Employee bathroom door had self-closing device but was not hooked up to door (so door was not self-closing)...Toilet rooms located on premises and that open directly into the food establishment shall be provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door...Hook up employee bathroom door self-closer so door is self-closing. Repeat.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C) - Observed shared dumpster with door open and 1 dumpster with no drain plug. Discussed the matter with PIC.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 6-501.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. - Observed unisex restroom ceiling tiles made of absorbent materials. - Observed large holes on the wall adjacent to the unisex restroom. Discussed the matter with PIC.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment; Chemical Sanitization - Temperature; pH; Concentration and Hardness (P); Employees were washing food contact surfaces with no sanitizer step. There was no sanitizer in the establishment. Food contact surfaces shall be sanitized with an approved sanitizer as a part of the cleaning process. CDI- PIC purchased sanitizer and filled the basin for sanitizing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Two bags of food were stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: in a clean; dry location; where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Raise these items off of the freezer floor. Deductions will be taken if this item is repeated.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core - Food worker who was working with clean equipment and utensils was not wearing a hair or beard restraint...Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; etc. to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment and utensils...Instruct food workers to wear required hair restraints.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core: . Door tracks of see-through unit in market preparation area had crumbs and debris...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment above.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 17, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C); During the inspection; no employee present could provide food protection manager certification. At least one employee at all times shall have food protection certification from an ANSI approved program.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 6-501.111 Controlling PestsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests; Multiple lives insects were observed in the restroom. The premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C); While improvements in cleanliness have been made; ceiling vent above the dry storage area had dust buildup. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency to keep them clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 4, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority - In-house repackaged raw poultry (chicken and turkey) was stored above repackaged raw fish; beef products; lamb; etc. in customer area freezers...Foods shall be stored according to final cook temperature and to prevent cross-contamination...Properly store repackaged foods in freezers...Not corrected during inspection.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation - Bucket of sanitizer was not labeled "sanitizer"...Working containers of cleaners and sanitizers shall be labeled with common name of material inside...CDI by labeling bucket "sanitizer".

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core - Interiors of Avantco freezer and other see-through freezers had many soiled surfaces and shelves. Door tracks of see-through unit in market preparation area had crumbs and debris...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment above.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 6-202.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-202.14; Core - Employee bathroom door had self-closing device but was not hooked up to door (so door was not self-closing)...Toilet rooms located on premises and that open directly into the food establishment shall be provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door...Hook up employee bathroom door self-closer so door is self-closing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core - Lids on several trash/recycling dumpsters were open...Outside trash/recycling dumpsters shall have tight-fitting lids and doors...Keep dumpster lids closed when not in use. Work with strip mall businesses to maintain dumpsters covered/closed.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core - Flooring in walk-in freezer was soiled under racks/pallets...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase floor cleaning frequency.; 6-201.14; Core - A rubber backed fabric/absorbent topped mat was on floor in kitchen area...A floor covering such as carpeting or similar material may not be installed as a floor covering in food preparation areas or warewashing areas...Remove this absorbent mat from kitchen floor. Only provide a nonabsorbent floor mat or runner.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority - Repackaged raw poultry was stored above raw fish in customer area freezer...Foods shall be stored according to final cook temperature and to prevent cross-contamination...CDI by properly storing foods.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core - Food worker who was cutting frozen meat on band saw was not wearing a hair or beard restraint...Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; etc....Instruct food workers to wear required hair restraints.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 6-202.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-202.14; Core - Employee bathroom door had self-closing device but was not hooked up to door (so door was not self-closing); and staff bathroom doors had no self-closer...Toilet rooms located on premises shall be provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door...Hook up employee bathroom door self-closer so door is self-closing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core - Lids on several trash dumpsters were open or not completely covering dumpster top...Outside trash/recycling dumpsters shall have tight-fitting lids and doors...Keep dumpster lids closed when not in use. Work with strip mall businesses to maintain trash areas clean and sanitary at all times and dumpsters covered/closed.; 5-501.111; Core - One trash dumpster used by facility was actively leaking (near plugged drain hole); and another dumpter's metal frame was damaged...Trash/recycling receptacles shall be kept in good repair...Replace damaged dumpsters or provide better drain plug to keep dumpster from leaking. Work with property manager to have damaged dumpsters replaced.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 6-201.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.14; Core - A rubber backed fabric/absorbent topped mat was on floor in kitchen area...A floor covering such as carpeting or similar material may not be installed as a floor covering in FOOD preparation areas or warewashing areas...Remove this absorbent mat from kitchen floor. Only provide a nonabsorbent floor mat or runner.; 6-501.12; Core - Flooring in walk-in freezer was soiled under racks/pallets...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase floor cleaning frequency.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source