Houston Health Department temporarily shuts down ‘Mama Tina’s Gumbo’ at RodeoHouston
By Brittany Taylor
Published on March 18, 2026.
The Houston Health Department temporarily shut down "Mama Tina's Gumbo" at the Houston rodeo, a Creole gumbo made famous by Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyonce. The decision to shut down the booth was made after Knowles revealed that she has perfected the dish over decades. The Health Department has not specified the reasons for the temporary shutdown.
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