Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #90 Meat Market

Name: Food Lion #90 Meat Market
Address: 4317 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Wake County, NC

4317 Falls Of Neuse Rd

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C); Water is dripping on food boxes from the walk in cooler evaporator. Food shall be stored in a clean; dry area where it is not exposed to potential contamination.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C); Rust / orange residue is on the interior of the sanitizing basin of the 3 compartment sink. Warewashing equipment shall be maintained so that equipment being cleaned is not decontaminated. Clean/remove as 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.

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notedCode 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C); Wall behind 3 Compartment sink has small holes that should be filled to prevent pest harborage and allow for easy cleaning. Physical facilities shall be maintained in a state of 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

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); Raw chicken was being stored directly above raw beef in the walk in cooler. In order to prevent cross contamination; raw animal food shall be stored in order of final cook temperature. CDI- Food was rearranged as needed.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C); while Improvements have been made; small about of ice is building up on the walk in cooler evaporator above food boxes.. Food shall be stored in a clean; dry area where it is not exposed to potential contamination. Deductions reduced due to improvements.

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notedCode 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C); Floor tile is damaged at the entrance of the walk in cooler floor. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

2 - Re-Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C); Ice is building up on the walk in cooler condenser above food boxes. Some water was found beginning to drip on the boxes. Food shall be stored in a clean; dry area where it is not exposed to potential contamination.

In plain English

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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); One area of the all in cooler shelving where beef was stored has residue that should be cleaned. Non food contact surfaces shall be kept free of soil 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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notedCode 5-501.113(B)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113(B); Outdoor waste receptacles had lids that were open during the inspection. Keep dumpster; outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS recommends having trash removed more frequently to allow for closure of the lids at all times.

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, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 26, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)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 (C); Guard between handwashing sink has caulking that has split from the 3 compartment sink. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of 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

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); There is minor dust buildup on fans in the meat preparation room. Non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 5-501.113(B)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

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, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)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 (C); Wrappig pad in the meat prep room has ripping/tearing.

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 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C); Pink residue is accumulating in the basin of the handwashing sink in the meat prep room. Handwashing sinks and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained clean. EHS recommends replacing caulking in the sink that has turned pink.

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, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 24, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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 inner spindle of the grinder is rusted along the edges...Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition. Remove the rust from this piece or replace it.

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 24, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 2, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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 - Bottoms of open refrigerated displays (under products) were soiled from leaking meat/poultry packages. Market shelves; plastic wrap stations; mobile push cart were soiled. Many old stickers and sticky residues were on counters/fixtures...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment above. Remove all old stickers and sticky residues from surfaces.

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 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; Core - In men's bathroom; toilet side ceramic bases and urinal undersides were soiled...Plumbing fixtures such as toilets and urinals shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures above.

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 5-501.16Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.16; Core - No trash can was located near market handsink...If disposable towels are used at handsinks; a waste receptacle shall be located near each handsink or ground of adjacent handsinks...Provide trash can near handsink to dispose of paper towel waste.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core - Several meat department ceiling light shields were soiled; and walk-in freezer flooring was soiled (also with ice build-up). Men's bathroom ceiling light fixtures were water stained. Back store mop sink/can wash basin/walls were soiled...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures above.; 6-501.11; Core - Caulk between men's bathroom sinks and walls was damaged/cracked...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Replace/repair damaged caulk.

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 2, 2024 · Original Source