diff --git a/imports/api/menuItems.js b/imports/api/menuItems.js
index a58c58f..eca07b0 100644
--- a/imports/api/menuItems.js
+++ b/imports/api/menuItems.js
@@ -19,8 +19,6 @@ Meteor.methods({
             throw new Meteor.Error('You are not allowed to add items. Make sure you are logged in with valid user credentials.');
         }
 
-        serveDateActual = new Date(serveDate);
-
         return MenuItems.insert({
             itemName: itemName,
             addedBy: this.userId,