Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #1496 Meat Market

Name: Food Lion #1496 Meat Market
Address: 1777 W Williams St, Wake County, NC

1777 W Williams St

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 wash compartment of the three compartment sink is coming apart at the top. A gap is forming in the metal along the rim of the basin. Torn gasket observed on walk-in freezer door. Equipment shall be kept in good repair so that it is easily cleanable. Repair/replace three comp sink basin. Replace torn gasket. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; The freezer floor is soiled with debris and food residue under the shelving. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Clean 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 28, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; The freezer floor is soiled with debris and residue under the shelving. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Clean 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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 2, 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; The wash compartment of the three compartment sink is coming apart at the top. A gap is forming in the metal along the rim of the basin. Equipment shall be kept in good repair so that it is easily cleanable. Repair/replace three comp sink basin. Work order pending. Full point not taken today.

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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 12, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; The thermometer used for taking temperatures of food is not working as intended. When turned on; nothing populated on the display screen. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. This same thermometer was having issues during the last inspection. PIC replaced thermometer during inspection.

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 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; The freezer floor is soiled with debris and residue under the shelving. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Please clean 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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 3, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; The thermometer used for taking temperatures of food is not working as intended. When turned on; nothing populated on the display screen. Batteries appear to be dead. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. CDI - PIC adjusted thermometer during inspection and thermometer began to work; however; PIC to obtain an additional working food thermometer.

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; Walk-in cooler fan guards and prep room fan guards soiled with dust. Non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of accumulation of food residue; dirt; dust; 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 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; Single-use black trays stored with the food-contact surface exposed. No protective packaging present. Single-use/service articles shall be stored inverted or in original protective packaging to prevent contamination until use.

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; Sides of the shrink wrap station and scale area need cleaning. Accumulation of debris present. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with dust. Non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of accumulation of food residue; dirt; dust; 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 6, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with dust. White and red colored trays where food is stored on sheet racks in the walk-in cooler are soiled with food and debris. Surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dirt; dust; food residue; and other debris. Increase 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; Walk-in freezer gasket soiled with buildup. Non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of accumulation of dirt 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source