Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #1484 Meat Market

Name: Food Lion #1484 Meat Market
Address: 2420 Wycliff Rd, Wake County, NC

2420 Wycliff Rd

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-204.112 A temperature measuring device sensor shall be located in a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. (C) Paragraph (B)of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the designEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112 A temperature measuring device sensor shall be located in a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. (C) Paragraph (B)of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design; type; and use of the EQUIPMENT; such as calrod units; heat lamps; cold plates; bainmaries; steam tables; insulated FOOD transport containers; and salad bars. -Observation: ambient air thermometers in all coolers were not located in the warmest part of the cooler. Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) called cooler manufacturers technical support and technicians informed that the built in ambient air thermometers sensor is located in the middle between the coldest and their warmest part to measure the average ambient air temperature. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. -Observation: walk-in cooler gaskets had black accumulation. Make sure to clean as often as necessary to keep it clean. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).

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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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (A)PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. -Observation: ceiling and floor near walk-in freezer had accumulation. Make sure to clean as often as necessary to keep it clean. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).

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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, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 23, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Observed debris on a couple red trays on roller rack. Debris on some of the condenser fans. Clean more frequently. Remove the pourous cardboard on shelving so it can be maintained clean. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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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; Repair the small broken floor tile surrounding floor drain in middle of floor. 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.

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 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 15, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; Food thermomter not available. A Food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. Obtain a thin probe thermometer.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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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; The surfaces of the grinder parts are beginning to oxidize. Coating is chipped in some areas. All equipment should be maintained in good repair. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

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

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Observed thick dust and debris on several red trays on roller rack. Ceiling vent inside mop closet has dust buildup. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean equipment.

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, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 12, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: The underside of the heat sealerCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The underside of the heat sealer; roller machine has accumulated debris. These areas should be washed; rinsed and sanitized between packaging as they may become cross contamination touch points during additional production runs. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) (C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 11, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: The surfaces of the grinder parts are beginning to oxidize. Coating is chipped in some areas. All equipment should be maintained in good repair. 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The surfaces of the grinder parts are beginning to oxidize. Coating is chipped in some areas. All equipment should be maintained in good repair. 4-501.11; Core; (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.

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 Observation: The floor tiles are becoming pitted where accumulation of debris can occur. Develop a corrective action plan for redoing floor covering. 6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The floor tiles are becoming pitted where accumulation of debris can occur. Develop a corrective action plan for redoing floor covering. 6-201.11; Core; Except as specified under sec. 6 201.14 and except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons; floors; floor coverings; walls; wall coverings; and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE.

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, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 16, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: Drinks stored on preparation table at entrance door where contamination can occur. 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Drinks stored on preparation table at entrance door where contamination can occur. 2-401.11; Core; (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

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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.

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minorCode Observation: The heat seal covers are torn/poor repair. 4-502.11(A) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The heat seal covers are torn/poor repair. 4-502.11(A) and (C); Core; A) UTENSILS shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2 or shall be discarded.

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 Observation: Outside refuse containers are not closed (overhead lids)5-501.15Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Outside refuse containers are not closed (overhead lids)5-501.15; Core; A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids; doors; or covers.

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, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 5, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Container of chemical cleaner and two chemical spray bottles hanging off of the hand sink basin. Handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI: Items removed.

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.