Mama Tina's Gumbo Pop-Up Shut Down, Then Reopened

On March 24, Tina Knowles, Beyonce's 72-year-old mother, ran into issues with her mama Tina's

gumbo pop-up at the Houston rodeo on March 16. A customer got seriously sick after eating

the gumbo, reporting vomiting blood along with chills, nausea, and fever. That complaint prompted

the Houston Health Department to step in and shut down the operation for a full day.

The problem stemmed from how the gumbo was handled off-site. It was cooled in non-food

grade buckets, then stored in a freezer at an unlicensed spot before heading to a refrigerated

trailer at the rodeo for. Thawing, inspectors also noted missing records on cooling and storage

times, plus frozen shrimp and crab left out despite warnings. Staff at the pop-up stayed cooperative

throughout the inspection process. They tossed any non-frozen food right away and worked with

officials to fix the setup. Health inspectors educated the team on key fixes, like

rapid cooling techniques, proper day marking, and safe thawing methods. The pop-up reopened after

meeting those requirements. This hiccup highlights the tight rules around food safety at big events,

but Knowles and her crew bounced back quickly to keep serving. That wraps entertainment and

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