Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Harris Teeter #21 Meat Market

Name: Harris Teeter #21 Meat Market
Address: 500 Oberlin Rd, Wake County, NC

500 Oberlin Rd

Last inspected Jul 30, 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 30, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11 (O) The PIC shall ensure that employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to foodborne illnesses to the PIC. Pf -Observation: food employees were not able to inform their responsibilities to report foodborne illness and Person in Charge (PIC) could not provide documentation. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) handed printed Health Employee Policy to Person in Charge (PIC) and sent by e-mail as well to discuss with food employees.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have a written vomit and diarrhea clean up plan that address the actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEESOther

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have a written vomit and diarrhea clean up plan that address the actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES; consumers; FOOD; and surfaces. Pf -Observation: written procedure for vomiting and diarrhea cleanup was not available during this inspection. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) provided printed written procedure to Person in Charge (PIC).

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

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notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT 4-204.112 A temperature measuring device sensor shall be located in a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. -Observation: several coolers didn’t have ambient air thermometers located in the warmest part. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).

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, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-204.112 (B) CoreEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112 (B) Core; Provide working ambient air thermometer for the chicken outside cooler that is not properly working. Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment.

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, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: The exterior door 3 in the rear exit to refuse is gapped. Ensure taht all doors are sealed. 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The exterior door 3 in the rear exit to refuse is gapped. Ensure taht all doors are sealed. 6-202.15; Core; outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors; walls; and ceilings; (2) Closed; tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid; self-closing; tight-fitting doors.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 13, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode Observation: The exterior door 3 in the rear exit to refuse is gapped. Ensure taht all doors are sealed. 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 17, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode Observation: The cold smoked salmonFood temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The cold smoked salmon; raw fish products offered in ready to eat form do not have a consumer advisory on label or at purchase. 3-603.11; Priority Foundation; if an animal FOOD such as beef; EGGS; FISH; lamb; milk; pork; POULTRY; or shellfish is served or sold raw; undercooked; or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens; either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD; the PERMIT HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER; as specified in (B) and (C) of this section using brochures; deli case or menu advisories; label statements; table tents; placards; or other effective written means. Pf Verification: Follow up for corrective action is needed for sign placement and/or label by April 27; 2024

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode Observation: Plastic tubs used to hold ground product is pitted/no longer cleanable. 4-502.11(A) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Plastic tubs used to hold ground product is pitted/no longer cleanable. 4-502.11(A) and (C); Core; (A) UTENSILS shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2 or shall be discarded.

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 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 15, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · 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; Stickers still on plastic bins but they are not being stacked on top of each other. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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; Cleaning needed of floors inside walk in and under equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as 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, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source