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Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #2244 Meat/Seafood

7905 Falls Of Neuse Road

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 23, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C); Core; The fan guards on the evaporators have a buildup of dust in the production room. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Clean the fan guards on a more frequent basis.

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 ceiling vents in the men's; women's and family bathrooms have a buildup of dust and there is paper/tape on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Increase 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core; The handwashing sinks in the family; women's; and men's bathrooms do not temp above 67F. Tempered water shall be provided at 100F or above at handwashing sinks. Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. No points taken due to work order being submitted in 8/25.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; There is dried on blood on the floor of the walk-in cooler; the ceiling vents in the bathrooms have a buildup of dust. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Clean these items 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, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 1, 2025

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, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 13, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels were available at the handwashing sink upon entering department due to nonfunctional dispenser. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual; disposable towels. CDI- Paper towels were temporarily provided until dispenser can be repaired.

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.

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notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Bagged wash solution concentrate was found stored on the drainboard of the prep sink. Employee stated that the bag is stored here so that the solution can dispense better. Poisonous/Toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service articles. CDI- Chemical was relocated during the inspection and cleaning of the prep sink was initiated. Call chemical provider if there are issues with the chemical dispenser.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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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; Opened bag of single-service trays found stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI- Trays were relocated off of the floor during the 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.

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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; Replace the torn cover for shrink wrap heat pad. Equipment and components shall be maintained in good repair. Replace this cover.

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 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 21, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed several packages of raw pork stored above fully cooked ham and fully cooked ribs on speed rack in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination. Store food according to final cook temperature. Manager rearranged food 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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 29, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Knife holder has a buildup of dried meat on it. This was the only nonfood-contact surface in need of cleaning today. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. CDI- Knife holder was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. *Discussed ordering a new knife holder for easier cleaning. PIC has tried to order a new unit two times already but unit is on backorder.

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 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; There is a leak when water is turned on at the 3-comp sink faucet. A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. PIC stated that a work order will be submitted for this repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 13, 2023

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; The knife holder has dried meat on it. The heat wrap machine has a slight buildup of debris under the roller...Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean any areas building up soil; debris; and/or grease.

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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