GATEWAY TO INDIA

dba ASAI RESTAURANT INC

About this restaurant

Gateway to India is a seating restaurant with 90 seats located at 8300 Bay Pines Blvd in St. Petersburg. The restaurant serves Indian cuisine and offers lunch and dinner service, with online sources indicating operating hours of 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. According to third-party reviews, the restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and provides both dine-in and takeout service.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
8300 BAY PINES BLVD
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Phone
941-914-5000
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Bay (code 3)
Seating
90 seats

License

License Number
SEA6217023
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Apr 23, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 23, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02 ×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food Visit ID: 13568381 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 4, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 10933592 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food