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Food Lion #75 Meat Market

1339 5th Ave

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 18, 2026

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) 3-302.11(A)(2) Separation; Packaging & Segregation; Types of raw animal foods P (A)FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (2) Except when combined as ingredients; separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef; FISH; lamb; pork; and POULTRY during storage; preparation; holding; and display by: ) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented; and (c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas; In the walk-cooler raw food items were stored above ready-to-eat foods. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken items were stored above ready-to-eat food items. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. CDI... The food items were placed in the correct final cook temperature arrangement.

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notedCode 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing 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. Clean the sanitize compartment of the three compartment sink. There was fresh sanitizer in the sink but the sink needed to cleaned. CDI... The sink was cleaned during the inspection.

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) 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) Clean the display case at the chicken section to remove dried blood. Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to remove the debris.

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, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-302.14 The test kit on hand was wet and could not be used. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf 4-501.14 The sanitize compartment of the three compartment sink needed to be cleaned. There was fresh sanitizer in the compartment. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14 The test kit on hand was wet and could not be used. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf 4-501.14 The sanitize compartment of the three compartment sink needed to be cleaned. There was fresh sanitizer in the compartment. Warewashing 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.

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) 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) Clean the fans above the food prep areas to remove the dust. Clean physical facilities at a frequency necessary to remove the dust. This was a general comment on the last inspection.

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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · 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) Ground turkey and ground beef was stored above ready-to-eat foods and pork ribs. Food must be stored according to the final cook temperature. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. CDI.. The food was placed in the correct final cook temperature arrangement.

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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 sanitize side of the three compartment sink needed to be cleaned. Fresh sanitizer was placed in the compartment. Clean the warewashing sinks at a frequency necessary to remove the debris. CDI... The three compartment 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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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) Clean the fan above the food prep area to remove the dust. Clean physical facilities at a frequency to remove the 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 9, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing 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. There was a little build-up of debris in the rinse sink of the three compartment sink.

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) 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) Clean the display cases. Clean the accumulation of dust residue build-up on the compressor fan covers in the central prep area. Equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; Food residue and other debris.

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, Jun 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 17, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) - Observed a prep cart blocking the handwashing sink. Handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI - Prep cart moved.

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

4-601.11(A) Noted soiled slash resistant gloves stored as being clean above the 3 compartment sink.Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -CDI- Noted gloves rewashed 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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notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Found multiple cases of food being stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer unit. Keep all food items at least 6 inches off the floor in a clean; dry location. CDI- Noted case relocated to storage rack.

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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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; Noted an accumulation of dust/ residue build-up on the compressor fan covers located in the central prep area. Also observed some residue build-up on the storage racks above the central prep area. Non-food-contact surfaces of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris.

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, Feb 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 12, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

majorCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority Foundation; Observed a tray of ground meat stored above a tray of steak and chuck roast in the walk-in cooler. 3-302.11; A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below; separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH; or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables; P and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; P CDI- Items re-arranged.

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minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Found a case of Salmon filets being stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer unit. Keep all food items at least 6 inches off the floor in a clean; dry location. CDI- Noted case relocated to storage rack.

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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minorCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11; Core; Noted long red and white holding trays are being stacked while still wet.(A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface SANITIZING solutions); before contact with FOOD; and (B) May not be cloth dried except that UTENSILS that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

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 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Need to replace the torn/damaged hot plate covers on the wrapping machines. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Replaced plate covers; 4-501.11; Core; Noted significant condensation build up along the condenser line in the walk-in freezer unit. Person-in-charge stated a work order was placed for the condenser unit a week prior. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2.

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 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; The dumpster in rear of store has open lids. 5-501.15; Core; (A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids; doors; or covers.

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 6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11; Core; The corner base coving near the walk-in cooler door frame is damaged and needs repair. Except as specified under sec. 6 201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons; floors; floor coverings; walls; wall coverings; and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are 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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 14, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Raw porkOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw pork; ground meats and cooked foods were not stored according to cook temperature and separated by species/food types creating a situation of potential cross contamination. 3-302.11; A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below; separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH; or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables; P and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; P

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minorCode Observation: Insect device installed over food storage area in rear of store is not installed where can contaminate foodPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Insect device installed over food storage area in rear of store is not installed where can contaminate food; single service items. 6-202.13; Core; (A) Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. (B) Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (1) The devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area; and (2) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

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 Observation: Trays are being stacked wet without air drying. Increase shelving and ensure utensils are situate to properly air dry after snaitization. 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Trays are being stacked wet without air drying. Increase shelving and ensure utensils are situate to properly air dry after snaitization. 4-901.11; Core; After cleaning and SANITIZING; EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface SANITIZING solutions); before contact with FOOD; and (B) May not be cloth dried except that UTENSILS that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

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 Observation: The gasket on the walk in refrigerator is torn/poor repairCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The gasket on the walk in refrigerator is torn/poor repair; The surface shelving in the display refrigerator peeling paint/poor repair. 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. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.

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
minorCode Observation: The dumpster in rear of store has open lids. 5-501.15Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The dumpster in rear of store has open lids. 5-501.15; Core; (A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids; doors; or covers.

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
minorCode Observation: The floor tile on the corner of the walk in freezer entrance poor repair. 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The floor tile on the corner of the walk in freezer entrance poor repair. 6-501.11; Core; PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair

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, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 13, 2023

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 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; Styrofoam trays are stored on the meat room's dusty/ soiled swinging shelf. Also found a few soiled loose single-service trays stored commingled with clean single-service trays on the same swinging shelf. Ensure exposed single-service items are stored in a clean; dry location to avoid the risk of contamination. Clean swinging shelves.

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 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; Noted an accumulation of residue build-up on the interior basins of the three compartment sink. WAREWASHING machine; the compartments of sinks; basins; or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; or raw FOODS; or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other EQUIPMENT used to substitute for drainboards as specified under sec. 4 301.13 shall be cleaned: before use; throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and to ensure that the EQUIPMENT performs its intended function; and if used; at least every 24 hours.

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
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; Observed an accumulation of dried blood splatter at various spots on the cold holding display shelves. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris.; 4-602.13; Core; Sticker residue on red and white meat trays. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch.

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; The twist handle below the wash vat of three compartment sink is damaged and does not hold in place when used. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be repaired according to LAW and maintained in good repair. Have handle repaired.

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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minorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; The dumpsters are overflowing. Several bags of trash in shopping carts on the dumpster pad. A storage area and enclosure for refuse; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items; as specified under sec. 6 501.114; and clean.

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, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source

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