Fargo Alcohol Compliance Check Results Announced

Fargo Alcohol Compliance Check Results Announced

Alcohol compliance checks were performed in Fargo on October 25. In total, 19 businesses were checked and 14 passed, resulting in a 74% compliance rate.

10/29/20241:45 p.m.

Alcohol compliance checks were performed in Fargo on October 25. In total, 19 businesses were checked and 14 passed, resulting in a 74% 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 sale of alcohol and to include this important information in training for new employees.

Fargo business that failed:
• VFW - 202 Broadway North - second fail in one year
• Old Broadway Food & Brewing Co. - 22 Broadway North - first fail in one year
• Buffalo Wild Wings - 1501 42nd Street Southwest - first fail in one year
• Rick's Bar - 2721 Main Avenue - first fail in one year
• Rhombus Guys - 606 Main Avenue - first fail in one year

Penalties for first, second and third offenses are noted below. Additional penalties can be viewed by visiting the Fargo Municipal Code.
• First offense - $500 penalty
• Second offense - $750 penalty
• Third offense - $1,000 penalty - for Class "AB", "A" and "B" license holders, one day suspension of license (liquor sales only) with the date selected by licensee within thirty (30) days of either occurrence of the offense or final decision upon appeal. For all other classes of liquor licenses, two days suspension of liquor sales only.