Gateway Subs
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
55
Score
Gateway Subs has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above containers of cooked tomato sauce in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator placed raw shell eggs in bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Ian Sheppard promoted more than 30 days ago. Assistant Manager Tanner promoted more than 30 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers at front counter are soiled with food debris between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Two carbon dioxide tanks located underneath hand wash sink in front counter area not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Unisex restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Unisex restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
55
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Ian Sheppard promoted more than 30 days ago. Assistant Manager Tanner promoted more than 30 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Ian Sheppard promoted more than 30 days ago. Assistant Manager Tanner promoted more than 30 days ago. **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris between cracks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris between cracks. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
82
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Ian Sheppard promoted more than 30 days ago. Assistant Manager Tanner promoted more than 30 days ago. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris between cracks. **Warning**
22-02-4
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket in front counter area testing at 0 PPM. Observed chemical bottle running low, PIC restocked chemical. Quaternary sanitizer bucket was replenished and is now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ziplock bags of mariana sauce and trays of premade meatballs stored in stand alone freezer not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food safety training certificate John Hoog 8/15/2024 through FLRA SafeStaff. No proof of employee training certificates observed for employee engaging in food preparation in front counter at the time of inspection.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen area. Employee stocked bottle of soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaged cooked shredded chicken currently thawing in triple door reach in deli cooler in front counter area. Employee stated chicken was cooked and cooled on Friday 1/10/2025 and packaged on Saturday 1/10/2025 and stored in reach in freezer. Chicken was brought out of freezer today to be thawed. Reduced oxygen packaging is being conducted at this location to be delivered to four other locations. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on prep table in front counter area. Drinks were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Four door convection oven interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packaged shredded cooked chicken currently thawing in triple door reach in deli cooler in front counter area without date mark. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed reduced oxygen packaged bag of thawing chicken lacking date mark. Employee stated chicken was cooked and cooled on Friday 1/10/2025 and packaged on Saturday 1/10/2025 and stored in reach in freezer. **Warning**
03G-54-1
47
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer soiled. -Soda nozzles on soda dispenser in dinning room soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on deli reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Speed pro oven interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Stored in 5 gallon bucket in utility closet next to bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Speed zone oven handle soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
74
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Inspector provided printed copy of vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer soiled. -Soda nozzles on soda dispenser in dinning room soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. a'No proof of employee training could be provided during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Inspector will return 60 days from original routine inspection on 7/30/24. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Speed zone oven handle soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on deli reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Speed pro oven interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided operator with printed copy of Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Stored in 5 gallon bucket in utility closet next to bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
58
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Windex spray bottle stored on dry storage rack above vanilla syrups and sliced cherry peppers.
41-10-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Scoop in 58 F water inside reach in deli cooler. Employee removed utensils and water and replenished it with a clean container and scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Three compartment sink Quaternary sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Inspector noticed quaternary chemical bottle being empty not allowing product to feed through the line. Employee restocked chemical and three compartment sink sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shelled eggs stored above deli chips inside stand alone fridge in back kitchen area. Employee moved raw shelled eggs above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Reach in deli cooler at front counter: cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) -Items stored in reach in cooler were moved to a different cold holding unit. Items on top of cooler were placed on ice to bring down the temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. -Inspector provided printed copy of vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer soiled. -Soda nozzles on soda dispenser in dinning room soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Trash can stored in front of handwashing sink in front counter area. Employee moved trash can to allow access to the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No quaternary test kit observed. Manager brought quaternary test kit during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. a¿¿No proof of employee training could be provided during inspection.
53B-01-5
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. -No proof provided for three employees engaging in food preparation that were hired over 60 days ago. Inspector provided printed copy of Employee reporting agreements. Employees read and signed the agreement during the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -Hand sink near 3 compartment sink soap dispenser missing batteries and will not dispense soap. Employee filled a bottle with soap and placed it at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Green unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on rack at back kitchen entrance. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Speed zone oven handle soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on deli reach in coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drinks on cutting board on reach in deli cooler. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Speed pro oven interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided operator with printed copy of Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Stored in 5 gallon bucket in utility closet next to bathrooms.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet wiping cloth stored on cold brew equipment and on prep table next to speed pro oven. Employee stored. wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
15
Nov 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gateway Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gateway Subs on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gateway Subs?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gateway Subs.
How does Gateway Subs compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Gateway Subs most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Gateway Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gateway Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gateway Subs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gateway Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gateway Subs is inspected around five times per year on average.
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