Alcohol compliance checks were performed in West Fargo on Friday, January 24, 2025. In total, 18 businesses were checked and 14 passed, resulting in a 78% 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 & Liquor – 1202 Main Avenue East – First fail in one year
• Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar – 1640 13th Avenue East – Second fail in one year
• Silver Dollar Bar & Grill – 221 Sheyenne Street – First fail in one year
• The Piggy BBQ – 816 24th 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.