Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Jerusalem Meat Market

Name: Jerusalem Meat Market
Address: 2233 Avent Ferry Rd, Wake County, NC

2233 Avent Ferry Rd

Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 25, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11(A)(2) SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(2) Separation; Packaging & Segregation; Types of raw animal foods P (A)FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (2) Except when combined as ingredients; separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef; FISH; lamb; pork; and POULTRY during storage; preparation; holding; and display. Raw chicken tenderloins stored over beef inside walk-in cooler. CDI: Items rearranged during inspection.

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

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notedCode 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Few flies observed in back meat prep areas. Please have pest control addressed.

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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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized: Large white cutting board surface with deep scouring on the surface and dark staining. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

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 25, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 28, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Several small flies observed in front service area near hand-sink and in back meat prep areas. Please have pest control addressed.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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 4-601.11 (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): Thorough cleaning needed on display cooler door grooves. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned that a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Improvement on equipment cleanliness noted.

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

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C): Dust built-up on ceiling panels over prep areas.

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, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized: Two large cutting board surfaces with deep scouring on the surface and dark staining. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

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 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): Thorough cleaning needed on display cooler door grooves. Dust build-up observed on walk-in cooler fan guards and cleaning needed on walk-in cooler walls where carcasses hang. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned that a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Please have listed areas thoroughly cleaned.

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 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents: Several pallets are being stored in a large heap around shared dumpster site. RefuseFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents: Several pallets are being stored in a large heap around shared dumpster site. Refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents

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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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): Large section of tiling around floor drain is missing/damaged. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized: Large cutting board surface with deep scouring on the surface and dark staining. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

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): Thorough cleaning needed on display cooler and exterior surfaces of equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned that a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Please have display case and door tracks of case thoroughly cleaned.

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 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

minorCode 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): Large section of tiling around floor drain is missing/damaged. Ceiling tile appears to have water damage and is warped/hanging out of the tile frame. 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 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 5, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Cleaning needed of floors and walls under/behind equipment including walk in. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat.

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 5, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 3, 2023

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Gnats in meat market. Seek more aggressive controls. Repeat.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 4-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12; Core; Heavily scored cutting boards. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. PIC stated he has ordered more cutting boards. Repeat.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Cleaning needed of shelving units and Make line display case. 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 and walls under/behind equipment including walk in. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat.

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, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source