diff --git a/spec/spec_helper.rb b/spec/spec_helper.rb
index 5d9db385158..e95bab803c4 100644
--- a/spec/spec_helper.rb
+++ b/spec/spec_helper.rb
@@ -77,8 +77,6 @@ Spork.prefork do
 
     config.before(:all) do
       DiscoursePluginRegistry.clear
-      uncat_id = SiteSetting.uncategorized_category_id
-
       Discourse.current_user_provider = TestCurrentUserProvider
 
       # a bit odd, but this setting is actually preloaded