Two Montreal Tim Hortons locations recently found themselves in hot water, facing hefty fines for violating sanitation and food safety regulations.
The first incident occurred back on January 12, 2024, when a surprise inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) revealed sanitation violations at the Tim Hortons located at 7950 Boulevard Henri-Bourassa East. During the inspection, MAPAQ found that the restaurant failed to maintain proper cleanliness, with issues related to pests, including rodents and insects. As a result, the franchise was slapped with a $2,000 fine. The ruling, handed down by the Montreal Municipal Court on March 24, 2025, confirmed the fine, citing that the premises must be free of contaminants, pollutants, and any type of pests or their droppings.
In a separate case, another Tim Hortons franchise, also located in the east end, at 10725 Boulevard Henri-Bourassa East, was fined $1,000 following a June 4, 2024 inspection. This location was found to be in violation of food temperature regulations. The inspection revealed that the restaurant failed to properly cool perishable items, such as dairy and prepared foods, to the required temperature of 4°C or lower, which is crucial to ensuring food safety. The court’s ruling, issued on March 24, 2025, confirmed the fine and emphasized the need for maintaining strict temperature controls in food establishments.
However, these are not isolated cases. Other big-name franchises have also faced penalties recently for similar infractions. For example, the well-known Montreal brasserie Les 3 Brasseurs was fined a whopping $4,000 on March 24, 2025, for sanitation issues. An inspection on March 12, 2024, uncovered that the restaurant had failed to keep its premises free from contaminants, including insects and rodents.
Burger King also made the list, with a $2,000 fine issued on March 26, 2025. The violation stemmed from an inspection on January 26, 2024, at the Burger King located on Boulevard Crémazie West, where the premises were found to be improperly maintained in terms of sanitation, with pests present on-site.
To check out more cases of fines and violations across the city, visit the MAPAQ’s full list here.
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