[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 13 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The Sacramento health department carried out a health inspection on February 13 at V’s Paradise. The eatery was found in violation of several food codes and was given a yellow placard during a routine check.
V’s Paradise
- When: February 13, 2026
- Where: 1001 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814
V’s Paradise is a fine-dining eatery in Old Sacramento. According to the report, the violations noted are:
- The food manager certificate was unavailable for review.
- A water bottle with an unapproved screw-top lid was stored at the server station, the report mentioned.
- Multiple potentially hazardous foods, including cut tomatoes, hummus, orzo salad, sour cream sauce, scallops, chicken wings, fries, and pasta, were held between 51°F and 55°F in prep coolers and cold drawers. Foods were discarded, and use of the equipment was discontinued until repairs ensure temperatures remain below 41°F. More meat in another cold drawer was also found above the proper temperature.
- Mornay sauce stored in the downstairs walk-in cooler measured above the safe holding temperature. The sauce was discarded during inspection.
- Dark slime buildup was observed inside the server station ice machine. Ice was required to be discarded, the report noted.
- The high-temperature dish machine failed to reach the required sanitizing temperatures.
- The report said a bag of ROP wagyu beef was held above the proper temperature without approved HACCP authorization. The product was voluntarily discarded.
- Hot water at the bar’s three-compartment sinks did not reach the required temperatures.
- Cases of food were stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in freezer.
- The report found grease and dust build-up on hood filters.
- An ice scoop was stored in direct contact with ice and was corrected during the inspection.
- Leakage was observed inside a two-door upright cooler, requiring repair. An indirect plumbing connection did not have the required air gap.
- The facility’s health permit had expired. To continue operations, proof of a valid permit is required, the report said.
A more detailed report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
As per the report, V’s Paradise was issued a yellow placard, and reinspection will be conducted within 24-72 hours. The restaurant must correct all the violations to secure a green placard.
