diff --git a/compiler/rustc_middle/src/query/mod.rs b/compiler/rustc_middle/src/query/mod.rs
index b0d579a546fef..587349d4cf413 100644
--- a/compiler/rustc_middle/src/query/mod.rs
+++ b/compiler/rustc_middle/src/query/mod.rs
@@ -1391,7 +1391,6 @@ rustc_queries! {
         desc { "checking effective visibilities" }
     }
     query check_private_in_public(_: ()) {
-        eval_always
         desc { "checking for private elements in public interfaces" }
     }