Student Suspended For Opening High School Deli

[Hum]

LA JOLLA, Calif. -- A La Jolla high school student is in hot water for opening a deli on campus.

Matt Wong, 17, loves making sandwiches, so he took his pastime from his kitchen to his school's quad.

On his first day, he had 14 orders before lunchtime.

However, his operation left a sour taste in his principal's mouth.

Wong was ordered to shut down his deli because of health concerns and permit issues.

"He was quite serious about making sure no one got a sandwich. But I managed to get them all out," said Wong.

While the principal suspended Wong for two days for not following orders, students said they enjoyed the gourmet sandwiches.

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[Niels.]

Yes he was wrong for disobeying orders, but why forbid him in the first place?

[Colin-uk Veteran]

Yes he was wrong for disobeying orders, but why forbid him in the first place?

rules, regulations, & red tape, most likely.

[Mathachew Veteran]

Because there's no telling what this kid will have in his food. There are protocols in place for food to come in; it's not as if anyone and everyone is bringing food in for everyone to consume. They're looking out for the safety of the students more than anything else because it is a health risk. The food he's bringing in could be poisoned, contaminated, blah blah blah. Even though it could be completely legit, it's a safety concern.

[Admodieus]

Can you imagine what a parent would be like if they found out that their child got food poisoning from some random kid's sandwiches at lunch time? What's to stop him from putting rat poison or other chemicals in them, and then passing them off as healthy sandwiches?

I agree there was probably nothing wrong, but there's a reason that the principal was concerned.

[The Rev]

I doubt he'd poison them intentionally, but its very likely that someone would be unintentionally poisoned. Unless, of course, he has better hygiene practices than restaurants, which is highly unlikely.

[shakey]

higher chance of getting poisoned by the cafeteria or some local fast food joint than from him id believe.....

we live in a day and age where for some reason, no one will trust each other. Keep this attitude up that anyone can and will hurt you, and we are all in for a horrible future.

[metallithrax]

Keep this attitude up that anyone can and will hurt you, and we are all in for a horrible future.

Like we're not already

[Mathachew Veteran]

Alright shakey, what if he snaps and instead of going through the route of bringing a gun to the school, he takes people out with his food? If he has established a daily deli at the school, this would be so simple for him. It's because of those who have abused trust that trust is hard to earn and gain.

[Hum]

Well, if he needs a license, get him a license.

I trust him. :yes:

[PixilEyes]

Easy local/state arent collecting taxes. If your so concered about what you eat, think about that dinosaour leakage your drinking.

[Mathachew Veteran]

It would be a completely different situation if he goes through a process of selling the food with some kind of license. It's no different than some guy walking up to me with food that he wants to sell me; I don't know him or what is in the stuff he's trying to sell me. I believe this kid would do no harm with selling the food, but if something happens, not only is he in trouble, but so are the people who run the school.

[sundayx Veteran]

I'd try one of his sandwiches.

[shakey]

Alright shakey, what if he snaps and instead of going through the route of bringing a gun to the school, he takes people out with his food? If he has established a daily deli at the school, this would be so simple for him. It's because of those who have abused trust that trust is hard to earn and gain.

oh please, if we are going to throw in what ifs, we could say the same for any restraunt, mall, postal office, and school.

you either turst them and eat it, or you dont.

[ATLien_0]

one regulation is that you can not compete with the cafeteria at least that was the case at my high school

[psybapunk]

I doubt he'd poison them intentionally, but its very likely that someone would be unintentionally poisoned. Unless, of course, he has better hygiene practices than restaurants, which is highly unlikely.

This comment made me laugh. You've never worked in a restaurant have you?

[PixilEyes]

This comment made me laugh. You've never worked in a restaurant have you?

Thats what I was thinking. I never have but I know an owner of a local sub shop. Dont be rude if you dont want disinfectant in your sandwhich.

[Mathachew Veteran]

oh please, if we are going to throw in what ifs, we could say the same for any restraunt, mall, postal office, and school.

you either turst them and eat it, or you dont.

He isn't the only person who's butt is on the line if something were to happen, don't forget that.

For some reason this reminds me of the pic that shows a run down van and mentions something about "Get in, I've got candy." Yes, let's trust him, he's got candy after all, right? Doesn't completely apply here, but again, more than one person is responsible if something happens or if the kid decides to go postal.

[majortom1981]

This comment made me laugh. You've never worked in a restaurant have you?

I have and restaurants have to obey certain codes . wether they do or not is their problem and they risdk getting shut down .

Unless this kid broughta cooler with him then all it takes is for the mayo he was using to go bad and you would have alot of sick high school kids.

[Chan Smith]

I think you do need a permit for selling food. I would say the school could get into deep trouble if someone found out a kid was making and selling food.

Yes he was wrong for disobeying orders, but why forbid him in the first place?

[Diffused Mind]

Easy local/state arent collecting taxes. If your so concered about what you eat, think about that dinosaour leakage your drinking.

Bingo. School wasn't profiting off of this, therefore, can't do it.

[Tha Bloo Monkee]

It wouldn't surprise me at all if the cafeteria was behind this.

How can they stop this anyways? If he's making them at home and bringing them to school, how is this illegal? I believe the "safety concern" is bull. If that's the case, then ban people from trading sandwiches and food with their friends.

[Berserk87]

the caff food at my school was pretty good most of the time, but damn...i wish i could have had a BLT :yes:

[Mathachew Veteran]

It wouldn't surprise me at all if the cafeteria was behind this.

How can they stop this anyways? If he's making them at home and bringing them to school, how is this illegal? I believe the "safety concern" is bull. If that's the case, then ban people from trading sandwiches and food with their friends.

Is it now?

Trading between students at any given time: uncontrollable.

Selling food to students in secret: uncontrollable.

Having a stand for students to line up at and buy food: controllable and liable.

[Tha Bloo Monkee]

^ I was unaware he actually set up a stand. After reading your comment, I watched the video (which doesn't work in Firefox :( ) and then I realized that he actually set up a stand.

I just figured he got orders and made them at home.