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Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Harris Teeter #118 Meat Market

5277 Sunset Lake Rd

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 12, 2026

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 29, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-601.11 Multiple stickers on equipment surfaces. Surfaces shall be clean to sight and touchCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 Multiple stickers on equipment surfaces. Surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch; non-absorbent 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-203.12 ShellstockFood source and labeling

Official wording

Required records available: shellstock tags; parasite destruction

Inspector’s notes

3-203.12 Shellstock; Maintaining Identification (Pf) Facility has kept shellstock tags for required amount of time; but there were a few that were missing the date of when the last shellstock from the container was sold or served. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Corrected During Inspection - PIC discussed this with employees at time of inspection to ensure ALL tags are dated for the last one sold. Points not deducted as many of the shellstock tags did bear this date.;

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 4-903.11(A)(C) Single use items observed with food debris build up. Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) Single use items observed with food debris build up. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 16, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Required records available: shellstock tags; parasite destruction

Inspector’s notes

3-203.12; Priority Foundation; Facility has kept shellstock tags for required amount of time; but there were a few that were missing the date of when the last shellstock from the container was sold or served. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Corrected During Inspection - PIC discussed this with employees at time of inspection to ensure ALL tags are dated for the last one sold. Points not deducted as many of the shellstock tags did bear this date.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Chemical spray bottles not properly labeled at the time of inspection. Working containers used for storing toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrected During Inspection - Bottle labeled at time of inspection.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 12, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Paper towels were not provided at the handwashing sink in the back prep area. All handwashing sinks shall be provided with a hand drying provision. Corrected During Inspection - PIC replaced paper towel dispenser at time of inspection.

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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majorCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Required records available: shellstock tags; parasite destruction

Inspector’s notes

3-203.12; Priority Foundation; Facility was unable to provide shellstock tags from the last 90 days calendar days. Shellstock tags shall be maintained by retaining the tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold shall also be recorded on the tag or label. Corrected During Inspection - While facility was unable to locate the previous 90 day supply; inspector discovered tags from November of 2023 and a file folder that contained several different months prior to 11/2023; which will now be used for tags moving forward.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Chemical spray bottles not properly labeled at the time of inspection. Working containers used for storing toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrected During Inspection - Bottle labeled at time of inspection.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; Upon arrival for inspection; facility's thermometer was not working due to dead battery. A food temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for use. Corrected During Inspection - PIC was able to replace thermometer during inspection with working 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Upon arrival; employees were not wearing beard nets while engaging in food preparation. Food employees shall wear hair restraints to effectively keep hair from contacting food; equipment; etc. Corrected During Inspection - all employeed donned restraints upon inspectors arrival.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
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; Single use meat trays; stored above prep area for use; observed with dried on debris on outsides of containers. Single use items shall be stored in a clean; dry location where it is not exposed to splash or other contamination.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Tracks and sliding doors have water and debris build up. Storage shelving underneath display case has debris build up. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

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, Feb 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 30, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Chemical spray bottle was not properly labeled at the time of inspection. Working containers used for storing toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrected During Inspection - Per PIC; the product inside the spray bottle was mineral oil. Bottle labeled at time of inspection.; 7-204.11 ; Priority; Quaternary ammonia sanitizer spray bottles observed at a concentration below 200ppm. Chemical sanitizers used for food contact surfaces shall meet the appropriate concentration requirements (200-400ppm). Corrected During Inspection - Contents of containers were immediately discarded and refilled with sanitizer at proper 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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Tracks and sliding doors have water and debris build up. Storage shelving underneath display case has debris build up. Ice build up inside meat walk in freezer. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

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; Walk in freezer floor has large accumulation of debris build up. Physical facilities shall be 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, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source

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