diff --git a/mealie/app.py b/mealie/app.py
index 9188e01aa..2d65933c7 100644
--- a/mealie/app.py
+++ b/mealie/app.py
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ from routes import (
 )
 from utils.api_docs import generate_api_docs
 from utils.logger import logger
-from utils.startup import post_start
 
 app = FastAPI(
     title="Mealie",
@@ -53,7 +52,6 @@ def invalid_api():
 
 app.include_router(static_routes.router)
 
-# post_start()
 
 # Generate API Documentation
 if not PRODUCTION:
diff --git a/mealie/services/settings_services.py b/mealie/services/settings_services.py
index ae6cdaa36..25b5911d9 100644
--- a/mealie/services/settings_services.py
+++ b/mealie/services/settings_services.py
@@ -140,4 +140,4 @@ def default_settings_init():
 
 if not sql_exists:
     default_settings_init()
-    default_theme_init
+    default_theme_init()