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Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #586 Meat Market

3416 Poole Rd

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111 Core-Missing a lid on the trash dumpster. Receptacles must be in good repair. This is a repeat item.

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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minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14 The ceiling vent in the women's restroom. Keep ventilation clean and in good repair.

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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Priority: The sanitizer is over 400ppm of quaternary ammonium at the 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer shall be mixed to within the tolerance range. CDI-The sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration. This is a repeat item.

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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-502.11(B) Priority: The thermometer is at 40F in ice water. Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. CDI- The thermometer was calibrated to 32F. This is a repeat item.

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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minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111 Core-Missing a lid on the trash dumpster. Receptacles must be in good repair.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 Water temperature is 86F in the women's restroom. Water temperature is 83F in the men's restroom. Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114 Priority: The quaternary ammonium sanitizer is at oppm in the spray bottle. Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. The sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration.

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 —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Priority: The sanitizer is over 400ppm of quaternary ammonium at the 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer shall be mixed to within the tolerance range. The sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration.

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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-502.11(B) Priority: The thermometer is at 40F in ice water. Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. The thermometer was calibrated to 32F.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 26, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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 chicken was stored above ready-to-eat foods. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Food must be stored according to the final cook temperature. CDI.. The food items were placed in the correct final cook temperature arrangement.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean dishes were stored on a dirty sanitize drain board of the three compartment sink. CDI.. The dishes were placed at the wash compartment to be washed again.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) The rinse compartment of the three compartment sink was not clean. There was heavy build-up on the inside of the sink. There was fresh sanitizer in the compartment that needed to be cleaned. Throughout the day clean the sink at a frequency necessary to eliminate the build-up.

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, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) The rinse compartment of the three compartment sink is not clean. There was heavy build-up on the inside of the sink. There was fresh sanitizer being placed in the sanitize compartment that was dirty. Throughout the day clean the sink at a frequency necessary to eliminate a build -up. Clean the sink at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of clean dishes. This is a repeat from the last two inspections.

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 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 15, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw food items were stored above ready-to-eat food items. Raw chicken was stored above raw pork chops and ready-to-eat foods. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Food must be stored according to the final cook temperatures. CDI.. The food items were placed in the correct final cook temperature arrangement.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; The rinse compartment of the three compartment sink is not clean. There was heavy build-up on the inside of the sink. Throughout the day clean the sink at a frequency necessary to eliminate build-up. This is a repeat from the last two inspections.

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, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 12, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; 3-compartment ware washing sink is heavily soiled. Use detergent to clean the entire sink daily.

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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majorCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 ; Food allowed to thaw in the meat cutting room shall be monitored to maintain food temperature at 41F and below. Priority Foundation

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Several speed racks of meat; chicken; pork are stored in the meat cutting room. Raw Chicken 43.8F. T.Bone Steak 44F. Maintain meat and chicken below 41F during the thawing process. Speed racks were moved to the walk in cooler.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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

1 - Inspection

Oct 23, 2023

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Packaged slices of Ham 45F and seasoned pork chops 43F stored on a cart in the meat cutting room. The room is maintained at 46 degrees F and is an excellent choice for storing raw meat; raw chicken; turkeys that are thawing. Ready-to-eat food such as ham shall not rise in temperature above 41 degrees F. Cart with ham and pork chops was wheeled into the walk-in cooler.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; 3-compartment ware washing sink is not clean with an unclean film coating the sink. Use detergent to clean the entire sink daily.

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 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; Long plastic trays are not clean; many with stickers and sticker residual adhering to them. Effective cleaning is needed to remove old stickers and build-up.

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; Unused open top Freezer with sliced steak promotion on the side is stored in the meat cutting room with styrofoam trays; etc inside. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used shall be removed.

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, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source

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