T2 Bistro & Wine Bar

2340 Periwinkle Way Unit B 1, Sanibel, FL 33957

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, T2 Bistro & Wine Bar has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That's lower than the typical Sanibel restaurant, which scores around 85. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler observed 6 quarts of Southwest Chicken soup with a production date of 02-06-2026, exceeding the 7 day shelf life.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle, per operator containing degreaser, not labeled.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler observed 6 quarts of Southwest Chicken soup with a production date of 02-06-2026, exceeding the 7 day shelf life.

02C-02-5

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Julian hired over 30 days prior does not have food manager certification

53A-04-6

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In large ice machine. Operator removed to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Jun 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added and no vacuum breakers present

29-42-4

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held on cooks line: butter (79 F - Cold Holding) for 4 and 1/2 hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter held on cooks line: butter (79 F - Cold Holding) for 4 and 1/2 hours.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeding 400ppm). Operator dumped sanitizer and corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line, utensils stored in water at ambient temperature. Operator removed from water, washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeding 400ppm). Operator dumped sanitizer and corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths used on mussels. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Operator removed phone **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was T2 Bistro & Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T2 Bistro & Wine Bar on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does T2 Bistro & Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

T2 Bistro & Wine Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has T2 Bistro & Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at T2 Bistro & Wine Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at T2 Bistro & Wine Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is T2 Bistro & Wine Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, T2 Bistro & Wine Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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