FARGO NEWS RELEASE - West Fargo Alcohol Compliance Check Results
Holly Scott
THE CITY OF FARGO | FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
02.05.2026
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West Fargo Alcohol Compliance Check Results
Thirteen businesses passed recent checks, resulting in 69% compliance rate
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – Alcohol compliance checks were performed in West Fargo on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. In total, 13 businesses were checked, and 9 passed, resulting in a 69% 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:
- BC Liquors – 815 23rd Avenue East – First fail in one year
- Pub West – 3140 Bluestem Drive - First fail in one year
- Brewtus Brickhouse – 705 32nd Avenue East – First fail in one year
- Blarney Stone Pub – 1910 9th Street 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.
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Media Contact:
Cheryl Stetz – Community Health Educator