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.
The Tim Hortons in Montreal has been added to the list of fined restaurants across Quebec on February 27, 2024. However, it is important to note that the inspection and fine were given on August 3, 2023.
What You Need To Know: The Montreal Tim Hortons that received the $4,500 fine is located at 10592 chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse in between 46th and 43rd ave. on the cusp of Dorval and Lachine. The hefty fine was given via the MAPAQ and Montreal's Municipal Court.
The exterior of the Tim Hortons located at 10592 chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse in Montreal, Quebec. Google Maps
According to the MAPAQ notice, the Tim Hortons on Côte-de-Liesse was hit with a fine due to failure to keep the restaurant clean and contaminant-free. "The place or vehicle must be free of contaminants, pollutants, all species of animals including insects and rodents and their excrement," MAPAQ indicated.
In Case You Didn't Know: While the infraction was given last summer there is often a delay between the fine and publishing the warning on the MAPAQ website. Nevertheless, the provincial health agency has assured Quebec residents that there is no longer a risk to their health.
"As soon as a violation is detected in an establishment, the operator must take the corrective measures requested by the inspector. If not, legal action may be taken as soon as the subsequent audit occurs. Inspectors then follow up to ensure that risk control is maintained at the facility," explains the Ministry.
MTL Blog reached out to Tim Hortons Canada for further comment and will update this article when they respond.
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
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