Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Publix #1466 Meat

Name: Publix #1466 Meat
Address: 1020 Bradford Plaza Way, Wake County, NC

1020 Bradford Plaza Way

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 18, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Hose attachment at three compartment sink is leaking where hose connects to water line. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Repair leak at attachment point.

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, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 27, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-101.11/6.501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-101.11/6.501.11; Core; Wall damage observed along kick plate in poultry walk-in cooler to the right. Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Work order is pending for wall damage in poultry walk-in.

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, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 30, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Pipe at three compartment sink where main water valve is located was observed leaking. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Repair is pending.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 21, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Numerous recently prepared meats including; but not limited to various cuts of pork and roasts stored on display cooling. Refer to temperature chart. Cool foods by placing in small portions; loosely covering and use rapid cooling equipment (walk-in cooler/freezer; blast chiller). Prep coolers are not designed to cool; but to maintain cold temperatures. CDI - Foods moved to cool rapidly in the walk-in cooler/freezer.

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, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 19, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Both band saw wheels (lower wheels) stored as clean soiled with dried meat and debris. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Band saw wheels to be dis-assembled for thorough 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 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 trays stored with the food contact surface exposed. Single-use articles shall be stored in the original protective package or inverted to prevent 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 15, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Walk-in cooler gasket soiled with accumulation. Non-food 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 21, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; No thermometer available for measuring food temperatures in the meat department. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. CDI - Thermometer obtained by 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, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 28, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Black accumulation present on the walk-in cooler gasket. Non-food 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source