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Zao Asian Cafe's 4th South location drops off Salt Lake City licence list

Zao Asian Cafe's 4th South location drops off Salt Lake City licence list

Rule Changes Salt Lake City, UT local

Licence absence is an indication, not confirmation, of closure; the city publishes no licence dates

Today: Licence missing from 13 consecutive readings

Overview

Updated 57 minutes ago

A Zao Asian Cafe location at 639 E 400 S in Salt Lake City has dropped off the city's list of active food establishment licences. The licence, recorded as "Zao 1 Fouth South" (a typo for Fourth South), was present when the list was first read on August 27 and last confirmed on October 7.

The absence is an indication, not a confirmation, of closure. The city publishes no licence dates, so the business may still be trading. A licence can lapse for reasons other than closing.

Why it matters

If the licence lapse reflects a real closure, this 4th South Zao location is gone for good.

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Key Indicators

13
Consecutive readings without the licence
The licence has been missing from 13 consecutive readings of the city's active list since October 7.

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Timeline

August 2026 October 2026

3 events Latest: Today
  1. Licence missing from 13 consecutive readings

    Today Licence

    The licence has been absent from 13 consecutive readings of the city's active list since October 7. The business may still be trading.

  2. Licence last confirmed present

    Licence

    The licence is last confirmed present on the city's active list on this date.

  3. Licence appears on active list

    Licence

    Zao 1 Fouth South at 639 E 400 S appears on Salt Lake City's active food establishment licence list on first reading.

Scenarios

1

Zao Asian Cafe confirms 4th South location has closed

Possible Resolves by Jan 31, 2027

Discussed by: No public prediction; the licence absence is the primary signal

If the licence lapse reflects a real closure, the location at 639 E 400 S has stopped trading. The chain would likely confirm this through its website, social media, or a news report. The building would sit vacant or be re-leased.

2

Licence reappears on Salt Lake City's active list

Possible Resolves by Jan 31, 2027

Discussed by: No public prediction; administrative lapses are a known possibility

The licence may have lapsed for administrative reasons, such as a pending renewal or a paperwork issue. If so, the business continues trading and the licence reappears on the city's active list.

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