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Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #815 Meat Market

2837 Wendell Blv

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 8, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 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 - Meat trays stored in upright position. Single service items shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Repeat.

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
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice build up on walk-in freezer evaporator. Also noted 3 comp sink is significantly damaged along the welded joints of each vat. Replace 3 compartment sink to ensure easy cleanability. The (3) compartment sink surfaces must be completely non-porous and smooth to prevent bacteria buildup.

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
notedCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core - Noted basins of 3 compartment sink were significantly soiled/ dirty. Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent recontamination of clean equipment and utensils.

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
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Cleaning needed of shelving units throughout; handwash sink and sticker residue off non food trays; racks and carts. Repeat.

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
notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. 3 comp pipe leaking. Repeat.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) Noted outdoor dumpster lid left opened in between use. Ensure dumpster lids and sliding doors are kept closed in between use.

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
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Black growth is starting to buildup on the tiles throughout and need cleaning. The floors in the walk in need cleaning.- PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat.

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 8, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 24, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Worm of meat grinder badly rusty (not in use so no meat was contaminated)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Worm of meat grinder badly rusty (not in use so no meat was contaminated); Repeat.

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
notedCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core - Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent recontamination of clean equipment and utensils. Soiled 3 comp sink basins.

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
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Cleaning needed of shelving units throughout; handwash sink and sticker residue off non food trays; racks and carts. Repeat.

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
notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. 3 comp pipe leaking. Repeat.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Black growth is starting to buildup on the tiles throughout and need cleaning. The floors in the walk in need cleaning.- PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat. 6-501.11; Core; The floors throughout have broken tiles and holes throughout that are holding water.- Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repeat.

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 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 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 - Meat trays stored on the floor. Single service items shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Repeat.

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
notedCode 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Worm of meat grinder badly rusty (not in use so no meat was contaminated)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Worm of meat grinder badly rusty (not in use so no meat was contaminated); 3 comp sink badly rusting and leaking and ice build up in freezer. Repeat.

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
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Cleaning needed of shelving units throughout and sticker residue off non food trays; racks and carts. Repeat.

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
notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. 3 comp pipe leaking.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Black growth is starting to buildup on the tiles throughout and need cleaning. The floors in the walk in need cleaning.- PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean- Please clean the floors and walls. 6-501.11; Core; The floors throughout have broken tiles and holes throughout that are holding water.- Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.- Please repair floors.

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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 10, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 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; There is ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer around the fans.- Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.- Please clean the ice and make sure there is no repairs needed.

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
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Black growth is starting to buildup on the tiles throughout and need cleaning. The floors in the walk in need cleaning.- PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean- Please clean the floors and walls. 6-501.11; Core; The floors throughout have broken tiles and holes throughout that are holding water.- Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.- Please repair floors.

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, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 9, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The shelving in the walk in cooler needs cleaning.- NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues- Please clean the items listed.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Black growth is starting to buildup on the tiles throughout and need cleaning. The floors in the walk in need cleaning.- PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean- Please clean the floors and walls.; 6-501.11; Core; The floors throughout have broken tiles and holes throughout that are holding water.- Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.- Please repair floors.

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, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 21, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The meat grinder that was deemed clean still had food debris inside of it.- EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch- CDI; item marked to be 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The shelving in the walk in cooler needs cleaning. The meat wrapping station has buildup of debris in the corners and needs cleaned.- NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues- Please clean the items listed.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Black growth is starting to buildup on the tiles throughout and need cleaning. There is dried/old blood splatter on the walls that need cleaning. The floors in the walk in need cleaning.- PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean- Please clean the floors and walls.

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 21, 2024 · Original Source

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