GATEWAY TO INDIA
8300 BAY PINES BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Dry goods stored on metal shelves with visible rust
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Eggplant in to go bags in freezer
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato dumplings (92F – Hot Holding) in fryer basket on cook line, discussed with manager procedures for hot holding and reheating time/temperature control for safety foods, advised manager to reheat to minimum 165F **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine soiled Cutting boards stained Accumulation of grease on stove Can opener blade soiled, removed for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen and next to dish machine, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in rice bin
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots stored outside
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor and cove molding tiles in disrepair in kitchen
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp in undrained ice on cook line, placed in drain pan **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw chicken on floor in prep room, relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine, removed for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked and raw chicken in walk-in cooler not covered **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Outdoor storage shed containing dry goods and single service with unsealed wood floors, walls and ceilings
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.