

In March 2026, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles (Mama Tina), launched a creole gumbo stand at the Houston Rodeo. The stand was quickly shut down by the health department. Inspectors cited major infractions: the gumbo was cooked off-site, cooled down in non-food grade Home Depot buckets, and kept in an unlicensed storage spot.

Mama Tina’s Gumbo


