GATEWAY SUBS

Name: GATEWAY SUBS
Address: 2525 PASADENA AVE S STE 0, SOUTH PASADENA, FL, 33707, US
Rating: 69.3

2525 PASADENA AVE S STE 0, SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707

License #6218417

🍽️ American ℹ️

69.3 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 22, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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GATEWAY SUBS in SOUTH PASADENA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 6 critical, 11 major, 12 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler grooved
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine nozzles have accumulation of debris -cutting board on prep cooler stained
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink on front line. Operator says they do not use this hand wash sink. I explained that all hand washing sinks should be fully stocked and available to use at all times. Operator put out soap.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink on front line Operator put container under sink to catch leak
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used cash register and answered phone and proceeded to put on gloves to engage in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator and she then washed hands and put on gloves.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked turkey (48F - Ambient Cooling, Retemped at 52F) Meats are sliced to order and all open meats are removed from cooler on a tray every time an order is placed. Discussed with operator that taking out the meats one at a time will allow meats that are not in use to cool. Operator started taking out only one meat at a time.
[11-26-1] 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. Employee hired 2 weeks ago has no proof of e,played health reporting agreement. Emailed operator employee health reporting agreement and she printed and employee signed.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] 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.
[36-24-5] Damage to wall behind and beside three compartment sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on prep table next coffee maker Operator removed.
[29-07-5] 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.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Tree trimmings and building materials on ground outside of dumpster.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dining area for self service.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[42-01-4] 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.
[12A-07-5] 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.
[35A-02-7] 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.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled with grease and food debris.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[22-02-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies and wiping cloths stored on hand wash sink next to back kitchen.
[02D-02-4] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle on mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled black and water.
[27-16-4] 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.