Zao Asian Cafe's 4th South location drops off Salt Lake City licence list
Rule Changes Salt Lake City, UT localLicence absence is an indication, not confirmation, of closure; the city publishes no licence dates
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Overview
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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Organizations Involved
Fast-casual Asian restaurant chain with locations across Utah and Idaho.
The city agency that publishes the list of active food establishment licences.
Timeline
August 2026 October 2026
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Licence missing from 13 consecutive readings
Today LicenceThe licence has been absent from 13 consecutive readings of the city's active list since October 7. The business may still be trading.
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Licence last confirmed present
LicenceThe licence is last confirmed present on the city's active list on this date.
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Licence appears on active list
LicenceZao 1 Fouth South at 639 E 400 S appears on Salt Lake City's active food establishment licence list on first reading.
Scenarios
Zao Asian Cafe confirms 4th South location has closed
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.
Licence reappears on Salt Lake City's active list
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.
