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Harris Teeter #494 Deli

1273 Nw Maynard Rd

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 10, 2026

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.114(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114(C); Priority; There was no measureable quaternary ammonium in the solution in use at the 3-compartment sink. A quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall have a minimum temperature of 75F and a concentration indicated by the manufacturer's directions. CDI-Quaternary ammonium solution at 300ppm was available at the 3-compartment sink in the bakery department attached to the deli department; and was used to sanitize equipment. Diversey was contacted for service of the dispenser.

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 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Date Marking (Priority foundation); Noodles and rice made yesterday morning in the reach in cooler were not marked with the preparation date. Refrigerated; ready to eat; TCS foods must be marked with the date they were prepared or opened from commercial packaging. CDI-Foods were allowed to be marked.

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.

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criticalCode 7-201.11 Separation - Storage (Priority)Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11 Separation - Storage (Priority); There was an uncovered cup of unidentified medication stored next to the rice cooker. There was a spray bottle of cleaner stored on the preparation table in the sushi preparation area. Store chemicals and medications where they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; etc. CDI-Chemicals and medication were moved to non food storage areas.

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.

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notedCode 8-103.12 Conformance with Approved Procedures (Priority)Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance; specialized process; reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan

Inspector’s notes

8-103.12 Conformance with Approved Procedures (Priority); The facility did not label 2 batches of sushi rice. Ensure employees label the make and discard time for sushi rice as required by approved variance. CDI-Rice was allowed to be labeled; as rice was made today and pH was documented in records on site.

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

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (Core); There was an opened bag of corn flour in the dry storage area. Store foods in a covered container to prevent contamination. CDI-Flour was put into a container with a lid.

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 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; The hand sink near the 3-compartment sink was not draining. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. A work order has been put in to service the sink.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Hot and Cold Holding (Priority); Sliced ham was stacked over the fill line in the sandwich make line; resulting in top layers of ham holding at 45F; and bottom layers holding 37F. TCS foods must be held cold at 41F or below. CDI-Top layer of ham was voluntarily discarded. Remind employees to not over fill food containers.

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 8-103.12Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance; specialized process; reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan

Inspector’s notes

8-103.12; Sushi employees failed to record rice pH in record book for acidified rice made 12/2-12/4. Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required. CDI-Rice pH was tested again; and pH was recorded. Ensure employees involved in this process understand the importance of recording pH for all batches of acidified rice made in the facility.

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notedCode 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); Cleaned knives and scoops were stored in soiled containers under the preparation table. Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI-Containers and utensils were moved to the 3-compartment sink for cleaning.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 25, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P); Chicken salad in the to go bar and deli salad were holding above 41F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41F or below. CDI-Chicken salad had been in the unit for at least a day; and was voluntarily discarded. Deli salad was assembled from a kit today; and was moved to the walk in cooler to chill.

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 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; There were a few drain flies seen in the deli preparation area. Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Manager is aware of the problem; and is working with pest control service. EC made some recommendations to try; such as pouring boiling water and bleach down the drains; as well as using apple cider vinegar traps to catch flies.

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, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) Island Refrigerator with a hot & cold holding section is not maintaining the refrigerated food at 41F as required: Chicken Salad 49F (from 2 days ago) Chicken Salad 47F (today's prep)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Island Refrigerator with a hot & cold holding section is not maintaining the refrigerated food at 41F as required: Chicken Salad 49F (from 2 days ago) Chicken Salad 47F (today's prep); Fried Chicken 53F; Rotisserie Chicken 48F. Use your thermometer to check food temperature. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Refrigerated food was removed from the unit during today's inspection to be discarded. Manager is placing service request and agrees to discontinue use of the island combo refrigerator until it is repaired and holds food at 41 degrees F and colder.

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 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Open chub of Buffalo Chicken deli meat has exceeded seven days in the refrigerator. One chub of turkey is not date marked. Discard open deli meat appropriately; do not exceed seven days open in the refrigerator. Meat exceeding seven days was discarded today.

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.

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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) 3 compartment ware washing sink is not clean with greasy build up in the sanitizing compartment and drainboard. Daily cleaning of the sink with detergent is needed. Fill sanitizer into a clean sink compartment. Manager directed the employee to clean the sink.

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, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Score 92

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) No paper towels are available at the handwashing sink in the sushi and hot bar cooking area. This was observed during the last inspection also. Towels were obtained during today's 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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notedCode 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment; Chemical Sanitization - Temperature; pH; Concentration (P) Sanitizer in the ware washing sink is weak. Use test strips to verify adequate concentration. Sanitizer was emptied and replaced with sanitizer that is within range.

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 3-501.16(A)(2) Island Refrigerator with a hot holding section is not maintaining the refrigerated food at 41F as required: Chicken Salad 44.2FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Island Refrigerator with a hot holding section is not maintaining the refrigerated food at 41F as required: Chicken Salad 44.2F; Baked Chicken 48F; Fried Chicken 46F; BBQ Chicken 44F; Rotisserie Chicken 44F. Use your thermometer to check food temperature. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Refrigerated food was removed from the unit during today's 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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notedCode 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Some open chubs of some deli meat have exceeded seven days in the refrigerator. Discard open deli meat appropriately; do not exceed seven days open in the refrigerator. Meat exceeding seven days was discarded today.

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.

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notedCode —Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pizza held by "time" is not labeled. Follow procedures to label each pizza. . . Expand written procedures to include holding of cooked chicken if time as a public health control is being used. Labeling was added today

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

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 3, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) No soap is available at the handwashing sink in the deli; sandwich; pizza area. No paper towels are available in the sushi and hot bar cooking area. Soap and towels were obtained during today's 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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notedCode 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) One open chub of turkey is on day eight. Discard open deli meat appropriately; do not exceed seven days open in the refrigerator. Turkey was removed from sale upon request.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pizza on display and being sold exceeds the four hour time holding. Hawaiian PizzaOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pizza on display and being sold exceeds the four hour time holding. Hawaiian Pizza; Deluxe; Margarita pizza; etc were cooked more than fours ago. Discard pizza according to time holding procedures. Pizza was directed to be discarded

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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

4-501.12 Pizza Cutting Board is orange and textured. Scrub or resurface the cutting board as needed to provide a smooth surface. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) 3 compartment ware washing sink is not clean with build up in the sanitizing compartment and drainboards. Daily cleaning of the sink with detergent is 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 6, 2024

Score 92.5

Official score: 92.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; Employee was handling cell phone and immediately began food preparation without a handwashing step. Food employees shall wash their hands after engaging in activities that contaminate the hands. CDI: Employee's hands were washed.

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; All sliced deli meats in the boars head customer case were maintained above 41F. These food items were cooled in walk in cooler prior to being placed in display case. Deli meats were placed into walk in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. Cheeses in center cheese customer case were maintained above 41F. Ambient air temperature of center cheese case had a range of 40-42F. Cheeses were moved to walk in cooler to cool to 41F. Food in sandwich make line lower compartment cooler was maintained above 41F. Door was left open for a prolonged period. Door was closed and food was allowed to cool. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less.

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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criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Multiple chubs of deli meats were maintained beyond 7 day hold or without a date label. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be discarded after 7 days with day 1 beginning on the date of preparation. CDI: All food was voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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.

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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; Tracts of deli cases and sandwich prep cooler were soiled with food debris. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 17, 2023

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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; Deli meats and cheeses in the customer self service section were maintained above 41F. All prepared sushi in customer self service case were maintained above 41F. Multiple containers of cooked chicken and dumplings in the rotisserie self service area were maintained above 41F. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Sushi products and deli meats were placed into walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Ensure that food items placed for customer self service are maintained at 41F.

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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criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; One container of chicken was maintained beyond 7 days (10/9/23). Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be discarded after 7 days; with day 1 beginning the date of preparation.

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.

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criticalCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority; Pizza was served to a customer beyond four hours from time of preparation. When using time as a public health control; food that is marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded. CDI: Pizza was voluntarily discarded.

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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; Tracks of deli cases soiled with food debris. 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. Half points deducted due to noted improvements.

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 17, 2023 · Original Source

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