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montreal restaurants

7 Montreal fast food restaurants were hit with huge health inspection fines from the MAPAQ

The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) has hit a handful of Montreal fast food restaurants with hefty health inspection fines.

The MAPAQ determined many of the restaurants were not operating in accordance with its health and safety standards, some of which were fined for improper food temperatures and storage, premise cleanliness and staff hygiene issues.

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6 Montreal fast food restaurants were hit with huge health inspection fines from the MAPAQ

The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) has hit several Montreal fast food restaurants with hefty health inspection fines over the past few months.

MAPAQ determined that many of the fast food spots in Montreal were not operating by its health and safety standards, issuing fines anywhere from $500 to $4,500 for improper food handling, temperatures, as well as premises cleanliness and staff hygiene issues.

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6 Montreal fast food restaurants were hit with huge health inspection fines from the MAPAQ

The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) has fined several Montreal fast food restaurants over the past few months.

MAPAQ determined many of the restaurants were not operating by its health and safety standards, issuing heavy fines for improper food temperatures and storage, premise cleanliness and staff hygiene issues.

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7 Montreal fast food restaurants were hit with huge health inspection fines from the MAPAQ

The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) has fined several Montreal fast food restaurants over the past few months.

MAPAQ determined many of the restaurants were not operating by its health and safety standards, issuing heavy fines for improper food temperatures and storage, premise cleanliness and staff hygiene issues.

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5 Montreal fast food restaurants were hit with huge health inspection fines from the MAPAQ

The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) has hit a handful of Montreal fast food restaurants with hefty health inspection fines.

The MAPAQ determined many of the restaurants were not operating in accordance with its health and safety standards, many of which were fined for improper food temperatures and storage, premise cleanliness and staff hygiene issues.

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food recalls canada

7 grocery items have been recalled across Canada and you should check your groceries ASAP

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), along with the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation de Québec (MAPAQ) has recalled several grocery items sold across Canada for reasons that could pose serious health and safety risks to Canadian consumers.

The affected foods have been recalled for reasons including undeclared ingredients and listeria outbreaks; affecting meat and vegetable products from popular Montreal grocery stores including T&T.

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3 Montreal Couche-Tard locations were hit with over $10K in health inspection fines

As of April 25, several Montreal restaurants, cafés, and bars have been hit with health inspection fines from the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Québec (MAPAQ) for reasons including sanitation issues, staff hygiene, food quality as well as preparation and processing standards.

Following its inspection of three Couche-Tard locations across Montreal, the MAPAQ penalized the convenience stores with a collective $10,500 health inspection fine.

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food recalls in canada

Food recalls in Canada: burgers, sushi, mushrooms and more grocery items to look out for

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) along with the Ministère de l'agriculture des pêcheries et de l'alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ), have recalled several groceries sold across Canada for reasons that pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers.

In fact, two grocery items are being removed from the marketplace as they contain a dangerous bacteria that could be fatal following consumption. Further reasons for the food recalls in Canada include non-declared ingredients and foreign materials.

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This popular Montreal restaurant and hotel was hit with a $2,500 health inspection fine

As of April 15, 2024, a handful of Montreal restaurants, cafés and bars across the city have been hit with inspection fines for health and safety risks to consumers including issues with sanitation, staff hygiene, food quality and preparation. And now, a popular Montreal restaurant and hotel is among the flagged establishments.

Following an inspection at a downtown Montreal hotel, the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation Quebec (MAPAQ) fined the Montreal restaurant $2,500 for failing to meet the MAPAQ inspection team's quality control.

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tim hortons

This Montreal Tim Hortons was hit with a $4,500 health inspection fine

Several Montreal restaurants, bars and cafés across the city have been hit with inspection fines by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation Quebec (MAPAQ) for health and safety risks to consumers including issues with sanitation, hygiene, food quality and preparation.

Following an inspection at a popular Tim Hortons location in Montreal, the MAPAQ has fined the Montreal establishment $4,500 for failing to meet the MAPAQ inspection team's quality control.

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Several dairy products sold across Quebec have been recalled

The ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation de Québec (MAPAQ) has recalled several dairy products sold across the province for reasons that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Quebec consumers.

MAPAQ is currently ensuring that the affected cheese products are being properly removed from the marketplace, which includes two grocery stores in Montreal and one in Laval. The dairy products are being recalled for reasons including microbial contamination and undeclared ingredients.

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This Tim Hortons in Montreal was hit with a $3,500 health inspection fine

As of April 2024, a handful of Montreal restaurants, cafés and bars across the city have been slapped with inspection fines for health and safety risks to consumers including issues with sanitation, staff hygiene, food quality and preparation.

Following an inspection at a popular Tim Hortons location in Montreal, the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation Quebec (MAPAQ) fined the Montreal café $3,500 for failing to meet the MAPAQ inspection team's quality control.

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