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Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #1259 Meat Market

3685 New Bern Ave

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 26, 2026

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; Repair the leak-in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice build up on the pipes. All food service equipment must be in good repair.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12; Core; No one at time of inspection was a certified food protection manager.- Person in charge shall be an ANSI accredited food protection manager and be present at all hours of operation.- CDI; manager is signed up for class already. Documentation provided.

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 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) - Several packages of in-house ground beef were above 41F (as high as 46F in open refrigerated display cases and in market area)...Unless actively preparing or properly coolingFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) - Several packages of in-house ground beef were above 41F (as high as 46F in open refrigerated display cases and in market area)...Unless actively preparing or properly cooling; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less...CDI by properly refrigerating beef.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floors underneath shelving in walk in need cleaning.- Physical facilities shall be kept clean.- Please clean floors.

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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12(C)Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12(C); Core - At women's bathroom sinks; after pushing down hot water knobs once; water only stays on for 5 to 7 seconds...A self-closing; slow-closing; or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water continuously for at least 15 seconds...Adjust water knobs (both hot and cold) so they stay on for at least 15 seconds after pushing them down once.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4-502.11(B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-502.11(B); Priority Foundation - One available dial top metal stemmed food thermometer read 20F in ice-water bath...Metal stemmed food probe thermometers shall be properly calibrated...CDI by removing thermometer from service (two other calibrated thermometers were available).

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 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 - (REPEAT) Observed soiled meat market and walk-in cooler shelves/racks; plastic wrap stations. Some surfaces/equipment had old stickers; sticky residues and tape...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above and remove all old stickers and tape.

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 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core - Lid on top of one dumpster was missing...Trash/recycling receptacles shall be kept in good repair...Replace missing dumpster lid.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Some insulation was torn on evaporator lines in walk-in cooler. Some ice had formed on evaporator line in walk-in freezer. Some holes were in market walls..Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair/replace evaporator leak; replace torn insulation; and seal wall holes. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled flooring in market areas; market office; walk-in freezer and cooler. Bathroom walls and ceiling vent grates were soiled/dusty...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures 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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 21, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) - Several packages of in-house ground beef were above 41F (as high as 46F in open refrigerated display cases and in market area)...Unless actively preparing or properly coolingFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) - Several packages of in-house ground beef were above 41F (as high as 46F in open refrigerated display cases and in market area)...Unless actively preparing or properly cooling; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less...CDI by properly refrigerating beef.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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 soiled meat market and walk-in cooler shelves/racks; plastic wrap stations; and knife holder by 3-comp sink. Some surfaces/equipment had old stickers; sticky residues and tape...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above and remove all stickers and tape.

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 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; Core - Men's bathroom urinal undersides and toilet side ceramic bases were soiled...Plumbing fixtures such as toilets and urinals shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures 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
notedCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core - Lids on dumpsters were open...Outside trash/recycling receptacles shall be covered with tight-fitting lids and doors...Keep dumpster lids and side doors closed when not in use.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - Market walk-in cooler interior door diamond plate panel was bent. Some ice had formed on evaporator line in walk-in freezer. Some holes were in market walls. Women's bathroom door was blocked so no one could enter due to all toilets being clogged (according to store manager). Men's bathroom handicap stall toilet tank cover was cracked; and right sink faucet spout was cracked...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair/replace damaged; leaking or nonfunctional fixtures and seal wall holes. NOTE: Men's bathroom was still available for use by women. PIC stated an emergency work order was put in to get women's bathroom toilets unclogged. 6-501.12; Core - Observed soiled flooring in market areas; market office; walk-in freezer and cooler. Men's bathroom walls were soiled and ceiling vent was dusty...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures 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, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 26, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core - Hot water at handsinks in meat market and both bathrooms did not exceed 80-85F...Hot water of at least 100F shall be provided at all handsinks...Increase hot water to 100F at handsinks.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 3-305.12Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12; Core - In walk-in freezer; some ice had dripped onto food boxes/packaging below; due to leaking evaporator above...Food shall not be stored under leaking water lines or under lines on which water has condensed...Remove ice from food boxes. Until leaks are fixed; do not store food under leaking areas.

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
minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core - Sanitizing sink interiors of 3-comp sink were soiled...Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent recontamination of clean equipment and utensils...Increase cleaning frequency of sanitizing 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 problems
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 - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves/racks; plastic wrap stations; and open refrigerated display cases (surfaces under product display). Many surfaces/equipment had old stickers; sticky residues and tape...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of items above and remove all stickers and tape.

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 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; Core - Women's bathroom toilets (upper interior rim areas) and men's bathroom urinal undersides were soiled...Plumbing fixtures such as toilets and urinals shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures 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 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core - One trash dumpster used by store had missing top lid...Trash/recycling receptacles shall be kept in good repair...Replace dumpster with one that has intact lids in good repair.; 5-501.113; Core - Both top lids on shorter dumpster and side door on other dumpster were open...Outside trash/recycling receptacles shall be covered with tight-fitting lids and doors...CDI by closing lids and side door.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - Large amount of ice had formed on evaporator lines in walk-in freezer. Near meat market entrance; rear store mop sink faucet was still running when water was completely turned off at faucet knobs and splitter lever was completely open...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Remove accumulated ice and repair leaking evaporator lines. Repair leaking mop sink faucet.; 6-501.12; Core - Observed soiled flooring in market areas; market office; walk-in freezer; and men's bathroom corners. A few meat market light fixture shields were soiled and/or had condensation accumulated in them. Bathroom ceiling vents were dusty; and women's bathroom walls were soiled...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures 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, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 28, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; A leak is present on the walk in freezer condenser. This leak is dripping and freezing onto food product stored on shelves beneath. Food product must be stored in a clean dry area free from splash and contamination. Repair the leak on the freezer condenser. Store food product away from the leak drip area until the leak is fixed. Management has been advised to move frozen meats from beneath the leaking condenser in the walk in freezer.

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
minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Residue and build up is present on the storage racks and shelves in the walk in cooler. These shelves and racks are in need of pressure wash cleaning.

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 28, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 13, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; There was no metal thermometer on hand at the time of the inspection. Food temperature measuring devices must be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of Food temperatures. CDI... The manager on duty got a metal stem thermometer from the grocery section.

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 issues
minorCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; The boxes of food stored on the shelves in the walk-in freezer with ice hanging from them. Food must be stored in a clean dry location. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination.

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
minorCode 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; Repair the leak-in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice build up on the pipes. All food service equipment must be in good repair.

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 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; Clean the display cases to remove the build-up. Clean the shelves in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice. Equipment must be kept free of an accumulation of dust. dirt; Food residue; and other debris.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Clean the floor in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice. Physical Facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary 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, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source

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