Meat Market · Wake County, NC

Food Lion #1557 Meat Market

4827 Grove Barton Rd

Last inspected Oct 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Food Lion #1557 Meat Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 99.5” (official score 99.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Dec 12, 2023 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Food Lion #1557 Meat Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 12, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 6, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11; Core; Observed damaged heat pad cover on one of the wrapping machines. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. Replace damaged heat pad.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.114; Core; Both dumpsters are missing their drain plugs. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Replace missing drain plug before the next inspection. Repeat.

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

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12; Core; Observed soil buildup on the wall behind the raw chicken storage shelving. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Thoroughly clean this area to remove buildup and maintain 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, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 11, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.114; Core; The recycling dumpster is missing the drain plug. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Contact waste company to replace missing drain plug. Repeat.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-202.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-202.16; Core; Observed pieces of cardboard used as barriers on metal shelving in the walk-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges; projections; and crevices; and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. CDI - Cardboard pieces removed from shelves. Cardboard is absorbent and therefore not easily cleanable; do not use cardboard in the future. 4-501.11(A); Core; Observed minor damage to heating pad cover of the wrapping machine. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. Replace damaged heating pad.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.114; Core; The dumpster was missing the drain plug. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Replace drain plug before the next inspection.

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

notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.11; Core; Observed damage to wall at the inside and outside corner of the walk-in cooler entrance. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair damaged wall before the next inspection. 6-501.12; Core; Observed residue on the wall inside the walk-in cooler and black/pink residue buildup along the bottom edge of the wall between the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean these 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 29, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.14; Core; Observed a buildup of residue on 3 comp sink drain board. Ware-washing machine; the compartments of sinks; basins; or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; or raw foods; or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards as specified under sec. 4 301.13 shall be cleaned: (A) Before use; (B) Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and (C) If used; at least every 24 hours. Clean equipment.

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 3-302.11Other

Official Wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s Notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed packages grass fed and finished ground beef stored above whole cuts of beef and lamb inside self service case. Food shall be protected from cross contamination: Separate raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or; or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. Manager rearranged storage hierarchy.; Corrected During Inspection

In Plain English

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, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 6, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official Wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s Notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed packages grass fed and finished ground beef stored above whole steaks inside self service case. Food shall be protected from cross contamination: Separate raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or; or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. Manager rearranged storage hierarchy.

In Plain English

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

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minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Observed bulk packages of single use meat trays stored on the floor of the closet/office. Cleaned and sanitized equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Elevate meat trays.

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

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; Observed food debris on long plastic trays used to transport meat trays. NonFood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean plastic trays.

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, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 12, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-204.11 ; Priority;Observed bottle of hand sanitizer stored above single use meat tray on food prep table. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles- all items placed in designated area.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12; Core; Observed mop sink basin filled with damaged food product.Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean this 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source