This upscale Québécois brasserie has multiple locations across Quebec, including Laval, Outremont, and inside Place Ville Marie. The infraction was tied to its Île-des-Soeurs location.
Address: 209 rue de la Rotonde, Montreal, QC H3B 0B8
Infraction date: November 1, 2024
Judgment date: July 21, 2025
Fine: $1,500
Violation: The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.
Nickels is a long-running Quebec diner chain co-founded by Céline Dion in the 1990s. There are currently about a dozen locations in the province. This particular fine was linked to its Saint-Laurent location.
St-Hubert is a household name in Quebec with over 100 locations across the province. This fine was issued to the Sainte-Catherine Est location near the Village.
Address: 1019 rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G4
Infraction date: October 25, 2024
Judgment date: July 9, 2025
Fine: $1,500
Violation: The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.
MAPAQ fines are based on inspections that find serious violations of provincial food safety standards. While these charges don’t always mean a restaurant is currently unsafe, they do reflect past conditions that failed to meet legal requirements.
You can check the full list of convictions and inspection reports at mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
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These 3 popular Montreal restaurant chains were just hit with MAPAQ fines totalling $4,500
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-st-hubert-restaurant-in-quebec.jpg?id=61321144&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=97%2C0%2C98%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-restaurants" target="_blank">eating out in Montreal</a>, a familiar name on the building often feels like a guarantee — a sign you can trust what's being served. But even well-known restaurant chains can land in hot water for <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-restaurants-mapaq-fines-july-2025" target="_blank">food safety</a>.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/mapaq" target="_blank">Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)</a>, which oversees food safety in the province, <a href="https://media.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/condamnations/?type=alimentation#top-list" target="_blank">recently issued fines</a> to three popular restaurant chains. The penalties resulted from inspections revealing contamination issues involving pollutants, pests or their droppings. The convictions were handed down at Montreal municipal court in July, and each resulted in a $1,500 fine.</p><p><span></span>Here's what was flagged:</p><h3>Les Enfants Terribles Brasserie</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvaGtjtrxce/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>This upscale Québécois brasserie has multiple locations across Quebec, including Laval, Outremont, and inside Place Ville Marie. The infraction was tied to its Île-des-Soeurs location.</p><ul><li><strong>Address:</strong> 209 rue de la Rotonde, Montreal, QC H3B 0B8</li><li><strong>Infraction date:</strong> November 1, 2024</li><li><strong>Judgment date:</strong> July 21, 2025</li><li><strong>Fine:</strong> $1,500</li><li><strong>Violation:</strong> The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.</li></ul><h3>Resto Bar Nickels</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-iK55xADtb/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Nickels is a long-running Quebec diner chain co-founded by Céline Dion in the 1990s. There are currently about a dozen locations in the province. This particular fine was linked to its Saint-Laurent location.</p><ul><li><strong>Address:</strong> 1991 boulevard Marcel-Laurin, Montreal, QC H4R 1K4</li><li><strong>Infraction date:</strong> November 26, 2024</li><li><strong>Judgment date:</strong> July 21, 2025</li><li><strong>Fine:</strong> $1,500</li><li><strong>Violation:</strong> The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.</li></ul><h3>Les Rôtisseries St-Hubert BBQ</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9uZv9Oj2I0/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>St-Hubert is a household name in Quebec with over 100 locations across the province. This fine was issued to the Sainte-Catherine Est location near the Village.</p><ul><li><strong>Address:</strong> 1019 rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G4</li><li><strong>Infraction date:</strong> October 25, 2024</li><li><strong>Judgment date:</strong> July 9, 2025</li><li><strong>Fine:</strong> $1,500</li><li><strong>Violation:</strong> The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.</li></ul><p class="">MAPAQ fines are based on inspections that find serious violations of provincial food safety standards. While these charges don’t always mean a restaurant is currently unsafe, they do reflect past conditions that failed to meet legal requirements. </p><p>You can check the full list of convictions and inspection reports at <a href="https://media.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/condamnations/?type=alimentation#top-list" target="_blank">mapaq.gouv.qc.ca</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
When it comes to eating out in Montreal, a familiar name on the building often feels like a guarantee — a sign you can trust what’s being served. But even well-known restaurant chains can land in hot water for food safety.
The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ), which oversees food safety in the province, recently issued fines to three popular restaurant chains. The penalties resulted from inspections revealing contamination issues involving pollutants, pests or their droppings. The convictions were handed down at Montreal municipal court in July, and each resulted in a $1,500 fine.
This upscale Québécois brasserie has multiple locations across Quebec, including Laval, Outremont, and inside Place Ville Marie. The infraction was tied to its Île-des-Soeurs location.
Address: 209 rue de la Rotonde, Montreal, QC H3B 0B8
Infraction date: November 1, 2024
Judgment date: July 21, 2025
Fine: $1,500
Violation: The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.
Nickels is a long-running Quebec diner chain co-founded by Céline Dion in the 1990s. There are currently about a dozen locations in the province. This particular fine was linked to its Saint-Laurent location.
St-Hubert is a household name in Quebec with over 100 locations across the province. This fine was issued to the Sainte-Catherine Est location near the Village.
Address: 1019 rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G4
Infraction date: October 25, 2024
Judgment date: July 9, 2025
Fine: $1,500
Violation: The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.
MAPAQ fines are based on inspections that find serious violations of provincial food safety standards. While these charges don’t always mean a restaurant is currently unsafe, they do reflect past conditions that failed to meet legal requirements.
You can check the full list of convictions and inspection reports at mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
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AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog’s Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our Editorial Standards page.
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<p><strong>Naija News</strong> gathered that Governor Yusuf dismissed the allegations on his official X handle.</p>
<p>He said, <em>“Over the past few days, I’ve observed heightened media speculations about our government purportedly budgeting the sum of six billion naira for the Ramadan Feeding Program.</em></p>
<p><em>“I wish to categorically state that the actual amount for the program is the sum of one billion one hundred and ninety seven million seven hundred thousand naira, for the whole month.</em></p>
<p><em>“I also counsel the media to ensure that they get their figures regarding our projects from the proper sources without giving credence to speculative figures.”</em></p>
<p>Yusuf recently paid a visit to various centres where food is being distributed to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan.</p>
<p>The visit was aimed at assessing the performance of those entrusted with the task of providing food to the less fortunate and ensuring their adherence to guidelines.</p>
<p>Upon visiting one of the centres, Governor Yusuf expressed dissatisfaction with the food preparation and distribution methods.</p>
<p>He expressed his disappointment with the quality of the food.</p>
<p>He said, <em>“Is this kunu?” Wow, check that out. Is there any sugar available? It’s baffling how such subpar food is being distributed, especially considering the significant funds allocated for this programme.</em></p>
<p><em>“How can someone prepare this poorly and give people as food? Wallahi, Allah will deal with anyone doing this during this holy period of Ramadan."</em></p>
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