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Harris Teeter #257 Deli

2080 Kildaire Farm Rd

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11 (A) Handwashing Sink in carving station where prime rib and potatoes are being cut and served is not functioning. The handwashing area is being used for samplingHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (A) Handwashing Sink in carving station where prime rib and potatoes are being cut and served is not functioning. The handwashing area is being used for sampling; food preparation. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Repair has been formally requested for the deficient plumbing at the carving station handwashing sink. . . towel dispenser in the olive area is not functioning. Loose towels are available.

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 3-501.16(A)(1) Potatoes on the carving station are only 100 degrees F and when checked an hour later are 105F. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Consider using smaller covered pans to retain heat. Monitor food temperature with a thermometer. Potatoes may also be held according to time holdingFood temperature

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) Potatoes on the carving station are only 100 degrees F and when checked an hour later are 105F. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Consider using smaller covered pans to retain heat. Monitor food temperature with a thermometer. Potatoes may also be held according to time holding; similar to the pizzas. discussed for correction and replacement. . . Fried Chicken 121F in tubs for customer self-service. Chicken is discarded when removed from this area (not cooled or reused). Chicken was removed from sale.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) Left Side of the meat & cheese refrigerator displays an error code on the temperature display. Maple Ham 42.3F (on day 7)Food temperature

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Left Side of the meat & cheese refrigerator displays an error code on the temperature display. Maple Ham 42.3F (on day 7); Bulk Turkey 41.5F; Block of sharp Cheddar Cheese Loaf 42.4F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Temperature problem appears to be isolated to the left side. Manager removed the meat and cheese in this area and will monitor the unit.

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.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Bakery Table is not clean. Plastic drawer unit and other items have unclean build-up underneath. Consider having less storage on the table to makes surfaces better accessible for cleaning.

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency (C) Walls are not clean in areas. Walls and attachments such as electrical outlets need cleaning throughout the deli area.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Lighting is low in areas. Provide 50 foot candles of light where employee works under the hood reheating food for the hot bar and where knives are handled.

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 15, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Towel Dispenser in the Olive area is not functioning. Loose towels are near the sink for use and manager has a newer version of a towel dispenser for replacement. Provide paper towels for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf . . One soap dispenser in the women's room is broken. Replace the broken soap dispenser. Soap and towels are available near each handwashing sink.

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 3-304.11 (A) LexansOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-304.11 (A) Lexans; clear plastic 18 quart containers; rice cooker lid and acidified rice plastic container with cover are not clean. Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Use hot soapy water to clean all food containers and lids. After cleaning and rinsing; use sanitizer. If containers such as the rice container can no longer be effectively cleaned; replace them. Cleaning was started during today's inspection.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-306.11 Forward row of Olives for customer self-service are not protected by the sneeze-guard. Protect food on display using shieldsContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-306.11 Forward row of Olives for customer self-service are not protected by the sneeze-guard. Protect food on display using shields; packaging; or other effective means. -P Four containers along the front should be moved to the back two rows. Employee was asked to move the front row back today with explanation of need for sneeze-guard to intercept between the customers mouth and the uncovered food.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-204.120 Pizza Refrigerator has water pooled inside. Equipment compartments that are subject to accumulation of moisture shall be sloped to an outlet that allows complete draining. Repair is needed to move condensation out of the refrigerator. . . . Pizza Refrigerator door handle is not properly attached. Repair to the refrigerator is needed. Sam was contacted for servicing today.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) 3-compartment is not clean with unclean residual coating internal surfaces. Daily cleaning with detergent and a scrub pad is needed. Sink; including drainboard; was cleaned during today's 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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notedCode 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Sign on the walk in cooler door directly above the handle is damaged and not clean. Sign posted in a sheet protector on the back of the wet refrigerator to view from the table is blackCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Sign on the walk in cooler door directly above the handle is damaged and not clean. Sign posted in a sheet protector on the back of the wet refrigerator to view from the table is black; not clean. Clean electrical components. Area to the right of the bulk deli meat display refrigerator is not clean and is not designed for cleaning with trapped debris between the refrigerator and black wall partition. Walk in cooler door and handle are not clean. Maintain these items and areas clean. Replace or modify as needed to assure cleanability.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding; Priority; Sliced tomatoes and sausage in pizza cooler at 48-50F. TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods shall be held cold at 41F or below. Employee stated they recently removed items from cooler to begin making pizzas and then helped customers with making sandwiches. Items moved to walk-in cooler during inspection.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 10, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding; Priority; Shredded chicken and sweet potatoes in tower display cooler at 47-48F. TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods shall be held cold at 41F or below. Cooler was recently repaired and moisture absorbing socks are on floor around cooler. Cooler may not be repaired fully; or items were left out before placing into cooler. According to manager; items were recently placed into the cooler less than 2 hours prior. Items moved to walk-in cooler during inspection.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 18, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11; Priority Foundation; No soap in dispenser at handsink near sandwich station. Each handsink shall be supplied with hand cleaning liquid. Soap added during inspection. ; 6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels in dispenser near sandwich; pizza and sushi station. Paper towels in dispenser at cheese station not dispensing out. Each handwashing sink shall be supplied with individual disposable towels or other approved hand drying provision. Paper towels added to empty dispenser and other dispenser adjusted to allow towels to dispense.

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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criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Boars head sliced deli meats in display cooler at 45-48F. TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods shall be held cold at 41F or below. Cooler was in defrost mode and items pulled and moved to walk-in cooler during inspection. No points deducted; all other items at 41F or below. Observed boars head turkey being sliced and packaged and taken to walk-in cooler before placing into display cooler.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 14, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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; Sprayer coil on prep sink soiled with dust and greasy residue buildup. Shelving in walk-in cooler has food debris residues and vents in walk-in freezer has dust accumulation. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floor corners and areas under equipment and prep sinks soiled with residue buildup. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean the floor corners and near oven more frequently.

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 14, 2024 · Original Source

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