Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #1374 Meat Market

Name: Food Lion #1374 Meat Market
Address: 9525 Strickland Rd, Wake County, NC

9525 Strickland Rd

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; The drain plug is missing from the garbage dumpster. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Replace missing drain plug before the next inspection.

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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.

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notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Observed holes in the wall from where old hose holders had been removed; under where the faucet and hose for cleaning is attached to the wall. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair the damaged wall before the next inspection. Repeat. 6-501.12 (A); Core; Observed some dust buildup on the vent guards of the ceiling cooler unit in the main prep area. Physical facilites shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean vent guards more frequently.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 27, 2026

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; Observed dried-on meat debris in the inner compartment and grinding components of the meat grinder; which had not yet been used today. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Grinder components were removed and set aside for cleaning and food employee began cleaning interior of meat grinder. REHS recommends reviewing meat grinder cleaning procedures with employees.

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.

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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/worn heat pad cover on one of the wrapping machines. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. Replace damaged heating pad before the next inspection.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Observed a hole in the wall from the removal of an old hose holder. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. CDI - PIC stated that maintenance has been scheduled to repair wall. 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 8, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Observed dust buildup on the ceiling cooler unit fan covers. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean these fan covers more frequently. Repeat. 6-501.11; Core; Observed damage to the wall from the removal of old hose holders. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair damage to this wall.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 7, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed cooked pork ribs stored with raw pork ribs at bottom shelf of self service unit without separation. Observed tray of raw ground beef stored directly above tray of steaks inside walk in. Food shall be protected from cross contamination: Separate raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or; or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. Manager rearranged storage hierarchy.

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

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notedCode 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; Core; Observed soiled toilet in women's restroom. Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks; toilets; and urinals shall 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.

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notedCode 6-501.12 CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Core; Thick dust in ceiling vent inside mop closet. Physical facilities shall 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 25, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode -302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

-302.11; Priority Foundation; Observed all grassfed items stored in a section of the self service area. Raw grassfed ground beef stored on the top shelf above steaks and veal. All items should be stored according to final cook temperatures- re-arrange grassfed ground beef. Food shall be protected from cross contamination: Separate raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or; or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables.

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

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notedCode 5-501.116 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuseFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.116 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. Call landlord or contact service provider for cleaning. 5-501.111; Core; Observed lids damaged and will not covered the recycling receptacle. Storage areas; enclosures; and receptacles for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be maintained in good repair.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 26, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-101.19; Core; Shelf in walk-in cooler holding a few boxes of food product was lined with cardboard. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash; spillage; or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; and smooth material. Do not line shelving with cardboard. CDI- EHS discussed approved alternative ways to line shelving and cardboard was removed during the inspection.

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.

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minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Coil of evaporator unit in the walk-in freezer showing minor signs of dripping and re-freezing. Drain pipe connected to evaporator unit in the walk-in cooler is dripping onto shelving lined with cardboard below- boxes of food were stored away from this contamination. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Ensure work orders are submitted for the repair of these units. Work orders were submitted in the past but PIC was unable to locate them today. Cardboard in the walk-in cooler was removed and container was placed under drip to catch water until unit can be serviced.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 17, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw pork found stored on speed rack in the walk-in cooler above sheet tray of fully cooked ham. Foods shall be stored to prevent cross contamination. Store foods according to final cook temperature. CDI- Food re-arranged on speed rack during the inspection.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Coil of evaporator unit in the walk-in freezer showing minor signs of dripping and re-freezing. Since the last inspection; a work order for the evaporator unit was submitted and maintenance closed out this work order on August 16 (#253743518). A new work order was submitted during the inspection (#261926037) to have the walk-in freezer serviced. EHS observed a heavily cracked floor tile near cutting boards. There is currently a work order for this floor tile to be replaced and online system states that maintenance should be visiting by 11/30 to complete this work order (#242037012). Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Follow-up with work orders and ensure issues are resolved before the next routine inspection to avoid possible point deductions.

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 17, 2023 · Original Source