GATEWAY SUBS
5931 4 ST N · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
10-05-5High 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**
22-43-4High 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**
08A-05-6High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Windex spray bottle stored on dry storage rack above vanilla syrups and sliced cherry peppers.
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer soiled. -Soda nozzles on soda dispenser in dinning room soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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**
16-37-1Intermediate – 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**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
31B-06-4Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Speed zone oven handle soiled with food debris.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on deli reach in coolers.
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Speed pro oven interior soiled with food debris.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided operator with printed copy of Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Stored in 5 gallon bucket in utility closet next to bathrooms.
21-12-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:13 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.