Gate — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records
Gate locations fail inspections 25% of the time — below the Florida state average of 14%.
Gate operates 8 food establishments across Florida with 153 inspections on record. 1 locations were shut down in the past 12 months. The pass rate is 75%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6.4 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Gateway Golf in Fort Myers, shut down March 30, 2026 for rodent activity.
Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated May 2026.
Highest-Violation Locations
| Location | City | Inspections | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | 47 | 599 | 6 |
| Gateway Golf | Fort Myers | 25 | 130 | 1 |
| Gateway to India | Longwood | 23 | 196 | 0 |
| Gates Hotel South Beach | Miami Beach | 18 | 97 | 0 |
| Gateway Subs | Saint Petersburg | 9 | 55 | 0 |
Gate: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Gate
75%
Pass Rate
75%
Florida Average
86%
Pass Rate
86%
Gate
6.4
Avg Violations / Inspection
6.4
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Gate
12.5
Closures per 100 Locations
12.5
Florida Average
1.38
Closures per 100 Locations
1.38
Gate: Recent Restaurant Closures (7)
| Date | Business | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Golf | Fort Myers | Rodent activity | |
| Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | Rodent & fly activity | |
| Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | Rodent & fly activity | |
| Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | Rodent activity | |
| Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | Roach activity |
Gate: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 82 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 67 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 56 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 55 |
| 02 | Employee health policy | 48 |
Gate: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | City | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2021 | Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | $800 | 3--2021039829 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | $800 | 3--2023035070 |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | $800 | 3--2021029560 |
| Mar 7, 2016 | Gateway Golf | Fort Myers | $200 | 7--2016009010 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Gateway Subs | Saint Petersburg | $160 | 3--2025091703 |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | $0 | 3--2021049420 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | $0 | 3--2023003294 |
Gate: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Missing boiler certificate/report | 4 |
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 3 |
| Other fire safety violation | 2 |
| Exit blocked or locked | 1 |
Gate: Notable Locations
Gate: Locations by City
| City | Locations | Avg Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 2 | 8.71 | 6 |
| Ellenton | 1 | 2.79 | 0 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 5.20 | 1 |
| Longwood | 1 | 8.52 | 0 |
| Miami Beach | 1 | 5.39 | 0 |
| Saint Petersburg | 1 | 6.11 | 0 |
| South Pasadena | 1 | 5.67 | 0 |
Gate: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Gate locations are in Florida?
- Gate has 8 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is Gate's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
- Gate has a pass rate of 75% across all Florida locations, which is 11 percentage points below the state average of 86%.
- How many Gate locations were shut down in Florida this year?
- 1 Gate locations in Florida were shut down by health inspectors in the past 12 months.
- What are the most common health violations at Gate in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gate locations in Florida are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- Which Florida city has the most Gate locations?
- St. Petersburg has the most Gate locations in Florida with 2 establishments.
- What was the most recent Gate closure in Florida?
- Gateway Golf in Fort Myers was shut down on March 30, 2026 for rodent activity.
- How does Gate compare to the Florida state average?
- Gate has a pass rate of 75%, which is 11 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
- How much in fines has Gate been assessed in Florida?
- Gate locations in Florida have been assessed $2,760 in fines across 7 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $552 and the largest single fine was $800.
- How many fire safety violations has Gate had in Florida?
- 10 fire safety violations have been documented across 4 Gate locations in Florida. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
- How often are Gate locations inspected in Florida?
- Gate locations in Florida have an average of 19.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
Gate in Ellenton (1 location)
Gateway Subs 53 violations
2215 60th Ave E, Ellenton, FL 34222
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