[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.
Screenshot of the violations (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/sacramento)
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
Screenshot of the notes (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/sacramento)
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.