diff --git a/Java/src/main/java/com/gildedrose/Item.java b/Java/src/main/java/com/gildedrose/Item.java
index 988a8718..8e7168f7 100644
--- a/Java/src/main/java/com/gildedrose/Item.java
+++ b/Java/src/main/java/com/gildedrose/Item.java
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ public class Item {
             quality = 0;
         }
     }
-    public void updateAgedBrieItem() {
+    private void updateAgedBrieItem() {
         if (quality < 50) {
             quality++;
         }