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About Five Stars

Safety education with hospitality in its DNA.

Five Stars Food Safety combines certification expertise with practical experience across food service, hospitality, education, and business.

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Emmanuel Chounard, founder

Food service safety. Alcohol service safety. Business awareness.

Emmanuel Chounard is the owner of Five Stars Food Safety and a certified instructor and registered examination proctor for nationally accredited food-safety curricula.

His background spans restaurants, hospitality, retail, transportation, nightlife, marketing, education, and entrepreneurship. That range shapes a practical teaching style built around listening, clarity, and real operating conditions.

Emmanuel has completed Culinary Arts I and II training and has pursued certifications in food protection management, allergens, alcohol service, workplace conduct, bias awareness, and first aid/CPR/AED.

May you be blessed with liberality, goodwill, graciousness, cheer, luxury, and above all, safety.

How we serve

Certification is the beginning of the standard.

Clear instruction

Complex standards become practical decisions your team can use.

Respectful support

Questions, accommodations, and different experience levels are welcome.

Business context

Training connects safety, compliance, reputation, and the bottom line.

Local partnership

Individual learners and hospitality organizations receive responsive service.

Ready to protect your team, your guests, and your brand?

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