1 - Inspection
Apr 6, 2026
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
Meat Market · Wake County, NC
Food Lion #1079 Meat Market
5621 Louisburg Rd
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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8 inspections1 - Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11; Core; Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door. Metal plate on door is also damaged and coming off on one side.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- CDI; work order placed for gaskets and plate
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Jun 13, 2025
Score 98
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The meat grinder that was deemed clean still had food debris inside of it.- Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; grinder was assigned to be cleaned.
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 problemsnotedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11; Core; The gasket on walk in cooler is torn.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace gaskets.
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 problemsnotedCode 6-501.14Facility maintenance
Official wording
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14; Core; The fans in the main prep room have dust buildup on them and need cleaned.- Ventilation systems shall be kept clean.- Please clean the fans.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Feb 11, 2025
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
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; Observed a few soiled bottom areas under products in open refrigerated display. Non food contact surface shall be maintained clean. Increase cleaning in this area.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Sep 5, 2024
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed a few knives stored as clean with meat residue. Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI-Knives were moved to three compartment sink.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Feb 23, 2024
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Observed a few black styrofoam trays stored food portion side up on shelf. Single service and single use articles shall be kept in the original package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. CDI-Trays food portion side were turned downward.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11; Core; Observed tears in pad of wrap station across from small walk-in coolers. Peeling shelving underneath meat products in open refrigerated display. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Replace torn pads and shelving.
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 problemsminorCode 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; Observed sticker residue on wrap machine. Non food contact surface shall be maintained clean. Remove sticker residue.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Oct 18, 2023
Score 99
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Observed a few black styrofoam trays stored food portion side up on shelf. Single service and single use articles shall be kept in the original package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. CDI-Trays food portion side were turned downward.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11; Core; Observed tears in pad of wrap station across from small walk-in coolers. Peeling shelving underneath meat products in open refrigerated display. Manager stated an order has been placed for new pads and new shelves will be added within the next two week as part of the store's reset. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Replace torn pads and shelving.
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 problemsminorCode 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; Observed a few soiled bottom areas under products in open refrigerated display; dusty metal shelf above wrap station; sticker residue and cleaning needed on wrap machine. Non food contact surface shall be maintained clean. Increase cleaning the surfaces stated above and remove sticker residue.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source