Gateway Cafe

385 Village Dr, Poinciana, FL 34759

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gateway Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Poinciana average 78, so Gateway Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza hot holding station. Employee replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer ice cream in dining area.

14-69-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Employee replaced cutting board **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gateway Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gateway Cafe on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gateway Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gateway Cafe.

How does Gateway Cafe compare to other restaurants in Poinciana?

Gateway Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Poinciana average of 78.

Has Gateway Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gateway Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gateway Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gateway Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gateway Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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