GATEWAY TO INDIA
8300 BAY PINES BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 rusted cans of beets in dry storage shed. 2 rusted cans of kidney beans in dry storage shed. 1 dented can of tomato soup in dry storage shed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Open can of tomato paste has mold. Operator discarded. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in dish pit area. 1 live fly in kitchen next to handwash sink. 1 live fly in front server's station area. 10 live flies next to office. Approximately 15 live flies in outside dry food storage shed. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects or other pests. 3 dead flying insects next to office. Operator discarded dead flying insects then cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over chick peas in reach-in cooler of cook line. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on cook line. 1 rodent dropping on single service trays on rack near entrance to kitchen. 13 rodent droppings in outside dry food storage shed. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler of cook line: cooked chicken 47 °F. Lid was open. Operator discussed to keep lid closed with employees. On cook line: Heavy cream 62 °F, onion sauce 49-55 °F. Operator voluntarily discarded sauce and place heavy cream in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-24-5Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Soda fountain next to ice machine of kitchen. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with big 6 flyer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On reach-in cooler of cook line. On single door reach-in cooler. Encrusted material on can opener blade. Operator placed in dish area. Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in cooler of cook line. Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Soda fountain next to ice machine of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at handwash sink next to ice machine is shut off. Ran for 2 minutes 81 °F. Per operator plumber is coming out to make repairs. Operator was able to get hot water working during inspection. 116 °F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by ice machine. Operator placed paper towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Veggie balls not date marked in reach-in cooler of cook line. Cooked chicken and rice pudding in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. Employees trained through The New Habit. Expired 11/01/20, 11/02/20, 11/03/20, and 11/04/20. **Warning**
Basic 16
36-40-5Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Pipes next to stove top of cook line have grease accumulation. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On stove tops. Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris on gaskets of reach-in cooler on cook line. Food debris on racks of walk-in cooler. Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On single door reach-in cooler on expo side. Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to ice machine of kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On single door reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Open can of tomato paste in walk-in cooler has mold-like growth. Operator discarded. 2 rusted cans of beets in dry storage shed. 2 rusted cans of kidney beans in dry storage shed. 1 dented can of tomato soup in dry storage shed. Operator discarded rusted cans and segregated tomato soup. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on cook line. 1 dead roach in dish area. Operator discarded roaches then cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on pan rack of cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish pit area. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind three compartment sink and dish machine area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. On cook line in disrepair. Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to prep table near entrance to kitchen. Hole in ceiling. Hole in ceiling next to rack at entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink of cook line missing hand wash sign. Provided operator with copy of hand wash sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear exit door open. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Of front line. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handwash sink of dish area is leaking. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cutting board of cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of food coloring not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.