diff --git a/data/model/image.py b/data/model/image.py
index 1bda70978..6b8a38a09 100644
--- a/data/model/image.py
+++ b/data/model/image.py
@@ -502,7 +502,10 @@ def get_images_eligible_for_scan(clair_version):
 
 def get_count_of_images_eligible_for_scan(clair_version):
   """ Returns a query that gives all images eligible for a clair scan """
-  return get_images_eligible_for_scan(clair_version).count()
+  # TODO(jzelinskie): Get this value from the slab allocator rather than querying the db
+  # This was the previous implementation:
+  # return get_images_eligible_for_scan(clair_version).count()
+  return 0
 
 
 def get_image_with_storage_and_parent_base():