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Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #561 Meat Market

217 Timber Dr

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 22, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P)Fully cooked ham was stored below raw hamburger meat in the walk-in cooler. Tuna and Salmon were stored below raw hamburger meat. Packs of ready-to-eat food items (fully cooked sausage and pimento cheese) stored commingled with or under packs of raw ground sausage meat in the walk-in cooler. Ready-to-eat food items must be stored above raw food products. Food items must be stored according to the final cook temperature. This has been a point deduction on the last four inspections. CDI.. The food items were placed in the correct final cook temperature.

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

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean the display cases to remove the dried blood.

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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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(1) In the walk-in cooler raw hamburger meat was stored above ready-to-eat food items. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P CDI.. The food items were placed in a manner to prevent contamination. This was a repeat item but not severe enough to take full credit.

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

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean the display cases to remove the dried blood residue. Clean equipment at a frequency necessary to eliminate build-up

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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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 10, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 (A)(2) In the walk-in cooler ground chicken was stored above steaks. Ready-to-eat foods were stored below raw foods. Ground pork was stored above steaks. Foods must be stored according to the final cook temperatures of the food products. Food must e stored in a manner to prevent contamination. This is a repeat item from the last inspection. Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beefOther

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Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 (A)(2) In the walk-in cooler ground chicken was stored above steaks. Ready-to-eat foods were stored below raw foods. Ground pork was stored above steaks. Foods must be stored according to the final cook temperatures of the food products. Food must e stored in a manner to prevent contamination. This is a repeat item from the last inspection. Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef; fish; lamb; pork; and poultry during storage; preparation; holding; and display. -P. . CDI.. The food items were placed in the correct final cook temperature arrangement.

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

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean the filters above the meat packing area to remove the dust. Clean the display cases to remove the dried food debris present in the cases. Clean equipment at a frequency necessary to eliminate build-up of 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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) Raw ground turkey and other poultry items were stored beside pork items with no barrier between the two product. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. CDI.. The food items were separated with a barrier.

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

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean the filters above the meat packing area. Clean the vents at a frequency necessary to remove the dust.

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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 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 10, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · 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 pink organic build up along the edges of the handdwashing sink. Detail cleaning needed for storage shelves in the walk-in cooler unit. Noted an accumulation of debris along noted storage shelves. 4-602.13; Core; NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary 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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minorCode 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; Noted mops leaning against the mop sink wall during inspection. 6-501.16; Core; After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C)- The floors need deep cleaning throughout. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.

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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, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 21, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority Foundation; Observed packs of ready-to-eat (RTE) food items (lunch meat; bologna; etc) stored commingled with or under packs of raw chicken and raw ground beef in the walk-in cooler. Raw foods shall be separated from cooked/ready-to-eat foods. Raw foods shall be separated based on species and final cook temperatures. CDI-All units rearranged.

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minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Detail cleaning needed for storage shelves in the walk-in cooler unit. Noted an accumulation of debris along noted storage shelves. 4-602.13; Core; NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary 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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minorCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; Noted Recyclable dumpster overflowing with cardboard and the top lid left opened on noted unit. Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use; or (2) After they are filled; and (B) With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

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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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minorCode 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; Noted mops leaning against the mop sink wall during inspection. 6-501.16; Core; After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies

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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, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 1, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: The rear building entrance door near the dumpster corral is not sealed at bottom allowing for entrance of insects and/or rodents. 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The rear building entrance door near the dumpster corral is not sealed at bottom allowing for entrance of insects and/or rodents. 6-202.15; Core; A) Except as specified in (B); (C); and (E) and under par. (D) of this section; outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors; walls; and ceilings; (2) Closed; tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid; self-closing; tight-fitting doors.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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minorCode The ground meat bin is no longer cleanable due to deep scoring of plastic. 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

The ground meat bin is no longer cleanable due to deep scoring of plastic. 4-502.11(A) and (C); Core; : Observation: 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. ***REPEAT***

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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 Observation: The no food contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk in refrigerator are accumulated with debris. 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The no food contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk in refrigerator are accumulated with debris. 4-602.13; Core; NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary 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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minorCode Observation: The hand sink in production areaCleaning and sanitizing

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The hand sink in production area; bathroom are visibly unclean and accumulated with debris. 6-501.18; Core; PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS; toilets; and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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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, Apr 1, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 30, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode Observation: The meat grinder interior mechanical parts had small pieces of visible debris still intact form previous use. 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The meat grinder interior mechanical parts had small pieces of visible debris still intact form previous use. 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf

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 ground meat bin is no longer cleanable due to deep scoring of plastic. 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 ground meat bin is no longer cleanable due to deep scoring of plastic. 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. ; Observation: The front section of the walk in door poor repair; The wall section around the door system on the panel wall on the exterior of the walk in is in poor repair (hole/rusted)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.

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 mops are not being hung up to air dry between use. Move the maintenance cart from the walkway area to reach the wall for hanging mops. 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The mops are not being hung up to air dry between use. Move the maintenance cart from the walkway area to reach the wall for hanging mops. 6-501.16; Core; After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies.; Observation: The following areas were observed with debris accumulation: floor sink areas at the utility sink spigot; step up under the walk in freezer door; floor drain interiors. 6-501.12; Core;(A) 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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source

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