Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #40 Meat Market

Name: Food Lion #40 Meat Market
Address: 980 Kildaire Farm Rd, Wake County, NC

980 Kildaire Farm Rd

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) REPEAT- Observed torn gasket on the walk in cooler door. Walk in cooler door not self closing. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. Repair.

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

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Observed sticker residue on the non food contact surface of the meat trays stored as clean on racks. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris.

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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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C) Observed the trash dumpster with a missing drain plug. Drains in dumpsters shall have drain plugs in place. Contact municipal waste supply company.

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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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Observed the walk in freezer floor soiled. 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, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 26, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P sanitizer in three compartment sink was around 100ppm for quat sanitizer. CDI by refilling basin with fresh solution.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) - Line for sanitizer dispenser was leaking around vacuum breaker siphoned piece. Damaged piece on line may be a result of lower concentration from sanitizer.

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, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (Pf) Ceiling is currently actively leaking into meat grinder; therefore all parts are no longer clean. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrected During Inspection - Advised PIC immediately wash; rinse; and sanitize the machine and to relocated the equipment to an area that is not exposed to water leaking from ceiling.

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 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); (B); and (D) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C) Speed racks and white trays are being stored in an area directly underneath where the ceiling is actively leaking; therefore these items are exposed to drip and splash. Clean equipment; utensils; linens shall be stored in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination.

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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 4-903.11 (A) and (C) EquipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C) Single use items are being stored in an area directly underneath where the ceiling is actively leaking; therefore these items are exposed to drip and splash. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. These items were still in their original protective plastic; but have been opened.

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 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) At the time of inspection the ceiling along the outsides of the prep area were covered in wet dripping water which was observed actively leaking onto floors and onto equipment and single use items. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Inspector advised PIC to have this evaluated and to ensure all equipment is relocated to avoid being leaked on. 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Ceiling tiles have black build up in certain locations. Walls beside meat grinder have brown streaks and build up. Physical facilities shall be maintained and kept 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, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (Core)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (Core); The cutting boards were heavily scored; and are beginning to peel. Cutting boards must be replaced when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized due to scoring. Replace or sand down cutting boards to be 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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notedCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 ; Core; The 3-comparment sink was soiled with rust. Ware washing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw food; etc. shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils; and at least every 24 hours if used. CDI-The sink was cleaned and sanitized.

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 6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 Floors; Walls and Ceilings - Cleanability (Core); The wall next to the walk in cooler door is damaged. Walls shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Repair the wall to be smooth and easily cleanable. Note: Repairs are planned.

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

Sep 19, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 4-203.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-203.11; Priority Foundation; Thermometer seems to be reading at least 5 degrees from true. Food thermometers shall be accurate to 2 degrees. Please obtain a new thermometer by September 27; 2024.