diff --git a/l4d2web/tests/test_servers.py b/l4d2web/tests/test_servers.py
index dcfdf29..7742230 100644
--- a/l4d2web/tests/test_servers.py
+++ b/l4d2web/tests/test_servers.py
@@ -506,6 +506,8 @@ def test_servers_index_renders_live_state_badge(user_client_with_blueprints) ->
     html = res.get_data(as_text=True)
     assert "2/4" in html
     assert "c1m2_streets" in html
+    # Stale server's map MUST NOT render — fresh badge condition must guard it.
+    assert "c1m1_hotel" not in html
 
 
 def test_reset_operation_enqueues_job_and_stops_desired_state(user_client_with_blueprints) -> None: