diff --git a/code/portal_detail_display.js b/code/portal_detail_display.js
index 8a5430c3..4bf4120b 100644
--- a/code/portal_detail_display.js
+++ b/code/portal_detail_display.js
@@ -83,8 +83,8 @@ window.renderPortalDetails = function(guid) {
   }
 
   // portal level. start with basic data - then extend with fractional info in tooltip if available
-  var levelInt = data.level;
-  var levelDetails = data.level;
+  var levelInt = (teamStringToId(data.team) == TEAM_NONE) ? 0 : data.level;
+  var levelDetails = levelInt;
   if (details) {
     levelDetails = getPortalLevel(details);
     if(levelDetails != 8) {