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Mama Tina's Gumbo Reopens After Quick Health Inspection

3/20/2026

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The Houston Health Department temporarily closed Tina Knowles' Mama Tina's Gumbo on March 16, 2026, after a complaint investigation.
The stand reopened the next day after passing a subsequent inspection at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Tina Knowles offers two gumbo varieties, chicken-and-sausage and seafood, and Beyoncé is a fan of the recipe.
LeToya Luckett, a former Destiny's Child member, visited the stand and praised the gumbo.

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Story summary

The Houston Health Department temporarily closed Tina Knowles' Mama Tina's Gumbo on March 16, 2026, after a complaint investigation.
The stand reopened the next day after passing a subsequent inspection at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Tina Knowles offers two gumbo varieties, chicken-and-sausage and seafood, and Beyoncé is a fan of the recipe.
LeToya Luckett, a former Destiny's Child member, visited the stand and praised the gumbo.