GATEWAY SUBS
5931 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33703 · 727-202-9306
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 60 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025091703 | Nov 21, 2025 | Apr 16, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs were over top of water and Gatorade in cooler in back prep area. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at prep coolers
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage was over top of dry storage on shelf in nearest the door to the back prep area.Employee moved drink to designated employee drink area.
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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. Cheesecake in customer facing fridge lacked specific labeling for a packaged on site product.
Nov 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at front counter.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Two carbon dioxide tanks located underneath hand wash sink in front counter area not adequately secured.
Unisex restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Unisex restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen area. Employee stocked bottle of soap at hand sink.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Four door convection oven interior soiled with food debris.
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.
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.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer soiled. -Soda nozzles on soda dispenser in dinning room soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Speed zone oven handle soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on deli reach in coolers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Speed pro oven interior soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Stored in 5 gallon bucket in utility closet next to bathrooms.
Aug 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer soiled. -Soda nozzles on soda dispenser in dinning room soiled.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Speed zone oven handle soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on deli reach in coolers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Speed pro oven interior soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided operator with printed copy of Heimlich maneuver/choking sign.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Stored in 5 gallon bucket in utility closet next to bathrooms.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Windex spray bottle stored on dry storage rack above vanilla syrups and sliced cherry peppers.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer soiled. -Soda nozzles on soda dispenser in dinning room soiled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Green unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on rack at back kitchen entrance. Employee labeled as degreaser.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Speed zone oven handle soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on deli reach in coolers.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Speed pro oven interior soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided operator with printed copy of Heimlich maneuver/choking sign.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Stored in 5 gallon bucket in utility closet next to bathrooms.
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.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.