diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/syndie_space_base.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/syndie_space_base.dmm
index 6f3e91e2257..86ae719c6ce 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/syndie_space_base.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/syndie_space_base.dmm
@@ -2958,11 +2958,11 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/woodsiding{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/economy/vending/dinnerware,
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/tiles/dark/checker,
+/obj/machinery/economy/vending/dinnerware/free,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/white,
 /area/ruin/unpowered/syndicate_space_base/service)
 "sy" = (
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/vendors/departmental_vendors.dm b/code/game/machinery/vendors/departmental_vendors.dm
index 9550626fc23..0043e71876c 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/vendors/departmental_vendors.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/vendors/departmental_vendors.dm
@@ -128,6 +128,9 @@
 
 	refill_canister = /obj/item/vending_refill/dinnerware
 
+/obj/machinery/economy/vending/dinnerware/free
+	prices = list()
+
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/hydronutrients
 	name = "\improper NutriMax"
 	desc = "A plant nutrients vendor."