2 Montreal food spots were fined over $6,000 each for hygiene violations this year
One of them has racked up nearly $16,000 in fines since 2020.
The penalties stem from hygiene and sanitation violations uncovered during routine inspections.
Quebec's food inspection agency has been busy, and for some restaurants and food shops in Montreal, that's not exactly good news.
According to a recent batch of decisions published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ), two establishments located in Montreal's Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough have each been hit with more than $6,000 in fines so far in 2025. The penalties stem from hygiene and sanitation violations uncovered during routine inspections.
It's worth noting that while some of the infractions occurred back in 2024, the fines only became public recently after rulings were handed down by the Montreal municipal court.
Here's a closer look at which businesses were fined — and what led to the charges.
Restaurant Nouveau Félix
Address: 9143 Boulevard Pie-IX, Montreal, QC
This local pizzeria was fined a total of $6,200 for two hygiene-related violations reported in March and April 2024. In both cases, inspectors noted the presence of contaminants, pollutants, and even signs of insects and rodents — including droppings — inside the premises. The MAPAQ rulings were released on May 12.
Ram Sweet Shop
Address: 1016 Rue Jean-Talon O, Montreal, QC
Specializing in Indian sweets, Ram Sweet Shop was ordered to pay $6,800 after inspectors flagged issues with cleanliness and improper storage of unwrapped food. The infractions were logged in March 2024, and the judgments were made public in April of 2025.
According to MAPAQ records, this isn't their first offense — the shop has now accumulated over $15,900 in fines since 2020.
For more information or to browse other recent rulings, you can check out the full MAPAQ list here.
This story was adapted from the article "Ces 2 établissements de Montréal ont reçu plus de 6 200 $ d'amendes du MAPAQ en 2025, " which was originally published on Narcity Quebec.
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