diff --git a/cloud/safety_checker.py b/cloud/safety_checker.py
index 432f6c1..2458136 100644
--- a/cloud/safety_checker.py
+++ b/cloud/safety_checker.py
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ import json
 from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
 from APIs.aichat import generate
 import shared.config as config
-from PIL import Image, ImageEnhance
 
 class UtensilMaterialCheck(BaseModel):
     object_name: str = Field(
@@ -29,22 +28,6 @@ class DishSafetyResult(BaseModel):
         description="If is_safe is False, set to 'REMOVE METAL UTENSIL OR FOIL BEFORE MICROWAVING'. Otherwise empty ''."
     )
 
-def preprocess_dish_image(image_path: str) -> str:
-    """Brightens dark areas and sharpens food texture for small vision models."""
-    img = Image.open(image_path)
-    
-    # 1. Boost brightness slightly
-    enhancer = ImageEnhance.Brightness(img)
-    img = enhancer.enhance(1.4)
-    
-    # 2. Boost contrast to separate food shapes from dark shadows
-    enhancer = ImageEnhance.Contrast(img)
-    img = enhancer.enhance(1.3)
-    
-    processed_path = "/tmp/processed_dish.jpg"
-    img.save(processed_path, quality=85)
-    return processed_path
-
 def check_dish_safety(image_path: str) -> dict:
     prompt = (
         "Analyze this microwave dish image strictly for EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARDS (Metal, Steel, Aluminum Foil).\n\n"