diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/kitchen_machine.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/kitchen_machine.dm
index 29d7bd3a9bf..35d2045bb26 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/kitchen_machine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/kitchen_machinery/kitchen_machine.dm
@@ -524,6 +524,9 @@
 	if(!anchored)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>It's unanchored!</span>")
 		return FALSE
+	if(operating)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Its already cooking!</span>")
+		return FALSE
 	return TRUE
 
 #undef NO_DIRT