Gateway Subs
2525 Pasadena Ave S Ste 0, South Pasadena, FL 33707 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218417
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-18
- Administrative complaint on Oct 22Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 22, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Cooked turkey (48°F - Ambient Cooling, Retemped at 52°F) 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
-cutting board on prep cooler grooved
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: 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
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.