Whether you're grabbing a breakfast trio or satisfying your sweet tooth, stopping at Tim Hortons is a popular pastime for many Quebecers. But just how sanitary is everyone's favourite morning ritual?
The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ), which is responsible for the province's health inspections, has fined tens of Tim Hortons locations across Quebec over the past year for infractions ranging from cleanliness issues to improper food handling, temperatures and storage.
Despite the penalties, many of these locations continue to serve customers — presumably after addressing any issues outlined by the MAPAQ. To help you stay informed, we've compiled the key details you need to know.
That said, it's important to note that some of the violations below date back months, or even years, due to the time lapse between the day of the inspection and the court’s judgment. However, all judgments included in this list were delivered in 2024.
Here are 14 Quebec Tim Hortons locations to look out for.
Tim Hortons – Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, Montreal
Tim Hortons restaurant on chemin Côte-de-Liesse in Montreal.
Address: 10592, ch. de la Côte-de-Liesse, Montreal, QC
Total Fines: $4,500
Reason: "The place or vehicle must be free from contaminants, pollutants, all species of animals, including insects and rodents, or their excrement."
Infraction Date: August 3, 2023
Judgment Date: February 27, 2024
Tim Hortons – Boulevard Monk, Montreal
Tim Hortons restaurant on boulevard Monk in Montreal.
Address: 6125, boul. Monk, Montreal, QC
Total Fines: $3,500
Reason: "The premises or vehicle must be free of contaminants, pollutants, any type of animals, including insects and rodents, or their excrement."
Infraction Date: December 12, 2022
Judgment Date: January 26, 2024
Tim Hortons – Boulevard Guillaume-Couture, Lévis
Tim Hortons restaurant on boulevard Guillaume-Couture in Lévis.
Address: 5335, boul. Guillaume-Couture, Lévis, QC
Total Fines: $1,000
Reason: Two infractions on different dates for the same violation. "Operated an establishment where the premises and equipment used to prepare, store, and serve products were not clean."
Infraction Dates:
- March 11, 2024
- May 6, 2024
Judgment Dates (fine of $500 each):
- July 3, 2024
- August 12, 2024
Tim Hortons – Boulevard de Lucerne, Gatineau
Tim Hortons restaurant on boulevard Lucerne in Gatineau.
Address: 25, boul. de Lucerne, Gatineau, QC
Total Fines: $1,000
Reason: "Operated a location subject to Article 2.1.1, which was not free of animals, including rodents and insects, or their excrement."
Infraction Date: May 5, 2023
Judgment Date: February 7, 2024
Tim Hortons – Boulevard Gaboury, Mont-Joli
Tim Hortons restaurant on boulevard Gaboury in Mont-Joli.
Address: 11730, boul. Gaboury, Mont-Joli, QC
Total Fines: $1,000
Reason: "Held for sale a perishable product, sold hot or served hot to the consumer, without maintaining an internal temperature of at least 60°C until delivery."
Infraction Date: February 1, 2023
Judgment Date: February 19, 2024
Tim Hortons – Route 172, Saint-Ambroise
Tim Hortons restaurant on route 172 in Saint-Ambroise.
Address: 323, rte 172, Saint-Ambroise, QC
Total Fines: $1,000
Reason: "Operated an establishment where the premises and equipment used to prepare, store, and serve products were not clean. (Repeat Offence)"
Infraction Date: March 1, 2023
Judgment Date: April 3, 2024
Tim Hortons – Rue Jean-Talon Est, Montreal
Tim Hortons restaurant on rue Jean-Talon Est in Montreal.
Address: 5005, rue Jean-Talon E., Montreal, QC
Total Fines: $1,000
Reason: Two infractions on different dates for the same violation. "Individuals involved in product preparation, washing, or cleaning of materials and equipment must: wear a clean hairnet or bonnet that fully covers the hair; wear a clean beard cover that fully covers the beard."
Infraction Date:
- November 21, 2023
- August 16, 2024
Judgment Date (fine of $500 each):
- May 27, 2024
- September 30, 2024
Tim Hortons – Rue Larivière, Chambly
Tim Hortons restaurant on rue Larivière in Chambly.
Address: 697, rue Larivière, Chambly, QC
Total Fines: $1,000
Reason: Two infractions on different dates for the same violation. "Operated an establishment where the premises and equipment used to prepare, store, and serve products were not clean."
Infraction Date:
- January 31, 2024
- April 5, 2024
Judgment Date (fine of $500 each):
- June 4, 2024
- October 22, 2024
Tim Hortons – Boulevard d'Anjou, Châteauguay
Tim Hortons restaurant on boulevard Anjou in Châteauguay.
Address: 251, boul. d'Anjou, Châteauguay, QC
Total Fines: $500
Reason: "Operated an establishment where the premises and equipment used to prepare, store, and serve products were not clean."
Infraction Date: December 19, 2023
Judgment Date: June 10, 2024
Tim Hortons – Avenue Larivière, Rouyn-Noranda
Tim Hortons restaurant on avenue Larivière in Rouyn-Noranda.
Address: 1086, av. Larivière, Rouyn-Noranda, QC
Total Fines: $500
Reason: "Operated an establishment where the premises and equipment used to prepare, store, and serve products were not clean."
Infraction Date: December 7, 2023
Judgment Date: April 12, 2024
Tim Hortons – Boulevard du Curé-Labelle, Sainte-Thérèse
Tim Hortons restaurant on boulevard Curé-Labelle in Sainte-Thérèse.
Address: 313, boul. du Curé-Labelle, Sainte-Thérèse, QC
Total Fines: $500
Reason: "Operated an establishment where the premises and equipment used to prepare, store, and serve products were not clean."
Infraction Date: June 19, 2023
Judgment Date: February 8, 2024
Tim Hortons – Montée Montarville, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
Tim Hortons restaurant on montée Montarville in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville.
Address: 109, montée Montarville, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC
Total Fines: $500
Reason: "Operated an establishment where the premises and equipment used to prepare, store, and serve products were not clean."
Infraction Date: March 27, 2024
Judgment Date: September 13, 2024
Tim Hortons – Route 249, Windsor
Tim Hortons restaurant on Route 249 in Windsor.
Address: 2, rte 249, Windsor, QC
Total Fines: $500
Reason: "Operated a location where one or more persons involved in product preparation, or in washing or cleaning materials and equipment, were wearing nail polish, a watch, a ring, earrings, or other jewelry."
Infraction Date: January 11, 2024
Judgment Date: January 29, 2024
Tim Hortons – Boulevard Monseigneur-de-Laval, Baie-Saint-Paul
Tim Hortons restaurant on boulevard Mgr-De-Laval in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Address: 995, boul. Mgr-De-Laval, Baie-Saint-Paul, QC
Total Fines: $500
Reason: "Operated an establishment where the premises and equipment used to prepare, store, and serve products were not clean."
Infraction Date: July 5, 2024
Judgment Date: October 22, 2024
This story was adapted from the article "14 Tim Hortons au Québec qui ont eu de 500$ à 4 500$ d’amendes de salubrité du MAPAQ en 2024" which was originally published on Narcity Québec by Stéphanie Bernier.
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