19 restaurants fined by city’s food agency

A long- standing Pointe- Claire restaurant was levied $ 13,500 in fines before it closed for business. It was one of 19 West Island eateries convicted of offences in the past year for infractions related to food inspections.

The Pavillon Wong, a fixture on Sources Blvd. for about two decades, received fines totalling $ 10,000 in January and April and another $ 3,500 in a November 2013 judgment based on several inspections carried out at the buffet- style eatery, according to Montreal’s food inspection department.

Two fines totalling $ 4,200 were issued for not keeping the premises free of contaminants, pollutants, and any species of animals, including insects and rodents or their droppings. Other fines cited not keeping food cooled properly until preparing and serving, as well as a general lack of cleanliness, from equipment to utensils.

Another 18 West Island restaurants also were convicted of offences this past year following visits by Montreal food inspectors, often carried out a year prior to a judgment being rendered. In many cases, the fines dealt with not keeping equipment or the premises clean.

A few of these eateries have since closed, including Nouveau Maison Kam, which was fined $ 8,500 in April based on inspections carried out in 2013. The Pierrefonds eatery was taken to task for food storage and cleanliness.

The Basha restaurant in Dollarddes- Ormeaux was levied $ 1,750 in fines in May regarding cleanliness and the lack of hairnet/ beard coverings. In September 2013, it also was fined $ 2,500.

Lahore Karahi was levied a $ 1,350 fine in April and another $ 1,400 fine in December 2013, based on inspections citing cleanliness issues and the need for a person working in the kitchen to use a hairnet or a full covering for a beard.

Restaurant New Kwality in Pier- refonds was levied $ 1,750 in fines in September for not keeping some food products stored properly and for general cleanliness issues.

McKibbins Irish Pub in PointeClaire was fined $ 1,500 in May, after an inspection in early 2013 found some food products must be kept cooled before being prepared.

Restaurant Delibee in PointeClaire was levied a $ 1,250 fine in August based on an inspection conducted a year ago. It was noted equipment, materials and utensils used in preparing food at the deli must be kept clean.

The Tai Express/ Sushi Shop in the Dorval Gardens mall was fined $ 1,200 in August for not properly storing some food until it needs to be prepared and served.

The Fang Express eatery in Dorval was fined $ 1,200 in January for not keeping food properly cooled before being prepared and served.

Del Friscos i n Dollard- desOrmeaux was fined $ 1,200 in September regarding food being kept cool until needed.

The Muffin Plus outlet in PointeClaire was fined $ 1,000 in October regarding sanitary conditions that were noted during an inspection last year.

A number of other eateries were fined for lack of cleanliness. They include:

Wings Buffalo Bill in Pierrefonds, fined $ 1,300 this past September and a $ 900 fine in December 2013.

The Taco Bravo eatery in PointeClaire, levied a $ 1,500 fine in December 2013.

Restaurant La Roulotte in SteGeneviève, fined $ 1,350 fine in November 2013.

The Bagel Bar in Dorval, fined $ 1,300 fine in March.

The Tandoori Bellevue in SteAnne-de- Bellevue, fined $ 1,300 in May.

The Ile Centro restaurant, which ceased operations in Pointe- Claire Village, fined $ 1,200 in May.

La Porte Grecque in Dollard- desOrmeaux, fined $ 1,200 in August.

The À La Japonaise restaurant in Pointe- Claire, levied a $ 950 fine in April.