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Meat Market · Wake County, NC

La Esmeralda Tienda Latina

740 E Chatham St

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was La Esmeralda Tienda Latina last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 98.5” (official score 98.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Apr 23, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has La Esmeralda Tienda Latina ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 23, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Priority Foundation)Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Priority Foundation); Sanitizer solution was stored in a clear container with no label. Label all containers of chemicals. CDI-Bucket was labeled.

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
notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s Notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (Core); There was a soiled wet wiping cloth stored on a preparation sink. Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between uses. CDI-Cloth was rinsed and placed into the sanitizer solution.

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 8, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-301.12(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

4-301.12(A); Priority Foundation; Facility is using meat preparation sinks for cleaning and sanitizing equipment. Provide a three compartment sink for manually washing; rinsing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils. Use available 3-compartment sink for cleaning and sanitizing all equipment. CDI-3-compartment sink was cleaned and set up for washing; rinsing; and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Educational poster was provided.

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, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

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