Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #624 Meat Market

Name: Food Lion #624 Meat Market
Address: 2458 Sw Cary Pky, Wake County, NC

2458 Sw Cary Pky

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

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 29, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3-305.12Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12; Core; The ceiling in the meat cutting room has a significant build up of condensation. The condensers in the walk in cooler have dripping ice on them. Food was stored under these condensers; and is cut and packaged under the dripping ceiling. Food may not be stored in locker rooms; toilet rooms; dressing rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. This issue has a work order in for repair and cleaning.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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

1 - Inspection

Jan 13, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (Core)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 (Core); The 3-compartment sink is rusting. The door on the reach in cooler takes a great deal of effort to close properly; and was left opened upon entering meat room. The compressors in the walk in cooler have a significant build up of ice. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace above items.

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 13, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; The 3-compartment sink was not clean; with food debris and sticky residue on the drainboards and inside compartments. 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-Sink was cleaned.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 21, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 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. Clean the entire sink daily with soapy water.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 23, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 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. Clean sink daily with soapy water.

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

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; shelf above the centrally located meat cutting table is not clean. Clean the shelving.

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; Ceiling tile is black with microbial growth. Replace the ceiling tile if it cannot be effectively cleaned.

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 23, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 26, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 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 main shrink wrap pad on the meat wrapper is torn and needs replacement. The spindle on the bottom of the meat wrapper is broken; and the spindle on the other side is missing and needs replacement. Work order placed on 3/17/2024. Additionally; an excessive amount of ice present on the walk-in freezer floor. No work order placed for the walk-in freezer as of today's inspection. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repair/replace equipment as necessary.

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; Walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black accumulation. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of soil.

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 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; No food temperature measuring device available. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. CDI - Thermometer ordered by PIC. Ensure each department has their own 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 27, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

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

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 gasket soiled with black accumulation. Prep room fan guards soiled with dust. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of soil and dust.

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 27, 2023 · Original Source