Alcohol compliance checks were performed in West Fargo on Monday, November 10, 2025. In total, 13 businesses were checked and 8 passed, resulting in a 62% compliance rate.
Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) appreciates the cooperation of the business communities across Cass County. Several times per year, FCPH partners with local law enforcement agencies to carry out alcohol compliance checks in Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County. The intent of the checks is to ensure alcohol retailers are not selling any alcohol to minors. Licensed alcohol retailers are encouraged to periodically review City Ordinances and state laws related to the sale of alcohol and to include this important information in training for new employees.
West Fargo businesses that failed:
• Ace Beer & Liquors - 102 Main Avenue East – Second failure in one year
• Top Shelf Tavern – 2920 Sheyenne Street – First failure in one year
• Smoke & Iron – 611 32nd Avenue West – First failure in one year
• Hooligans – 509 32nd Avenue West – First failure in one year
• Hornbacher’s Wine & Spirits – 2050 Sheyenne Street West – First failure in one year
West Fargo penalties:
• First violation - subjects the licensee to a written warning and a 12-month Probationary Period.
• Second violation within the Probationary Period - subjects the licensee to a $250 administrative fine.
• Third violation within the Probationary Period - subjects the licensee to a $500 administrative fine and a 3-day suspension of the license.
• Subsequent violations within the Probationary Period - subjects the licensee to a 30-day license suspension.