Alcohol compliance checks were performed in West Fargo on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. In total, 24 businesses were checked and 19 passed, resulting in a 79% 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:
• Bernie’s Wine & Liquors – 100 Sheyenne Street – Second fail in one year
• Maxwell’s – 1380 9th Street East – First fail in one year
• Top Shelf Tavern – 2920 Sheyenne Street, Suite 120 – First fail in one year
• Barcode Bar & Grill – 835 23rd Avenue East – First fail in one year
• The Zone Bar – 701 Main Avenue East – First fail in one year
West Fargo penalties:
• First violation - subjects licensee to a written warning and a 12-month Probationary Period.
• Second violation within the Probationary Period - subjects licensee to a $250 administrative fine.
• Third violation within the Probationary Period - subjects licensee to a $500 administrative fine and a 3-day suspension of the license.
• Subsequent violations within the Probationary Period - subject licensee to a 30-day license suspension.