Gateway Subs
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
22
Score
Across the available record, Gateway Subs has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Gateway Subs was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to 11 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Compared to other South Pasadena restaurants (averaging 64), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Whole milk (48F - Cold Holding, retemped at 42F); half and half (46F - Cold Holding, retemped at 38F); oatmilk (46F - Cold Holding, retemped at 38F) in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Ambient temperature good in cooler, other nonTCS items in cooler temping 43F or below. Operator placed in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled with grease and food debris.
22-12-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near drying rack next to three compartment sink. Did not observe landing on any food contact surfaces.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee eating lunch in dining area returned to prep line, put on a glove and grabbed onions without handwashing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at end of prep line next to meat cooler. Water temping at 74F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep line reach in coolers are heavily stained and grooved, no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies and wiping cloths stored on hand wash sink next to back kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cheesecake in reach in cooler at front counter, accessible to customers, not labeled with common name, name, address, and phone number of where it was made.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle on mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled black and water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on prep line reach in coolers are heavily stained and grooved, no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Damage to wall behind and beside three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on prep table next coffee maker Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee hand wash sink at end of prep line next to meat cooler is hanging off wall, causing a slope that allows water to drip off the sides of the sink onto the floor when used.
29-07-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Tree trimmings and building materials on ground outside of dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dining area for self service.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in empty mop bucket next to three compartment sink.
42-01-4
22
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (49F - Cold Holding); oak milk (47F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded items **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled with food debris. Diced cutter soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles in dish are unidentified. Manager labeled items chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelves in back area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups on floor in back room area. Manager moved cases of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager placed in freezer temperature of milk taken again was 43 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk front counter open 8-1-23 no date mark. Manager placed date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with food debris. Toaster oven soiled with food like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Teas and juices packaged on site lacking date product was packaged.
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor of office area.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of soda cases on floor in storage closet.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep line cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler below slicer on prep line is torn.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in back area closet.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Spray nozzle for three compartment dish sink is soiled with hard water debris.
16-07-4
50
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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.
53B-01-5
78
Oct 17, 2022
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 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gateway Subs?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gateway Subs.
How does Gateway Subs compare to other restaurants in South Pasadena?
Gateway Subs most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the South Pasadena average of 64.
Has Gateway Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gateway Subs have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gateway Subs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gateway Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gateway Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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