Gateway to India in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
8300 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33709Part of: Gate Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Gateway to India in St. Petersburg has accumulated 586 violations across 46 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.7 per visit. The restaurant was shut down six times for roach, rodent, and fly activity. In June 2023, inspectors returned on four consecutive days, each finding continued non-compliance with an active emergency order. The facility has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,400 in fines, and state fire records document a portable fire extinguisher stored in the red zone near a walk-in cooler.
Most recent closure: June 6, 2023 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gateway to India in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
12.7
violations / inspection
12.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
6
emergency closures
6 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Gateway to India in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (6)
Gateway to India in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023035070 | $800.00 | Jun 6, 2023 | Jacksonville | |
| 3--2023003294 | — | Dec 14, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 3--2021049420 | — | Oct 20, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021029560 | $800.00 | Jun 16, 2021 | Panama City Beach | |
| 3--2021039829 | $800.00 | Aug 19, 2021 | Orlando |
Gateway to India in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. (Next to walk in cooler)
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Gateway to India in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (47)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 9 inspections91 violations · 73 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 14 inspections120 violations · 76 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Gateway to India in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gateway to India in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Gateway to India in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Gateway to India in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Gateway to India in St. Petersburg was last shut down on June 6, 2023 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Gateway to India in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gateway to India in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Gateway to India in St. Petersburg had?
- Gateway to India in St. Petersburg has had 47 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gateway to India in St. Petersburg find?
- Gateway to India in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gateway to India in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Gateway to India in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 6 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Gateway to India in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Gateway to India in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Gateway to India in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Gateway to India in St. Petersburg has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Gateway to India in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Gateway to India in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $2,400.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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