diff --git a/drivers/mtd/nand/spi/core.c b/drivers/mtd/nand/spi/core.c
index 57b8807b1948..48ac009cbaad 100644
--- a/drivers/mtd/nand/spi/core.c
+++ b/drivers/mtd/nand/spi/core.c
@@ -793,6 +793,14 @@ static void spinand_cont_read_init(struct spinand_device *spinand)
 	    (engine_type == NAND_ECC_ENGINE_TYPE_ON_DIE ||
 	     engine_type == NAND_ECC_ENGINE_TYPE_NONE)) {
 		spinand->cont_read_possible = true;
+
+		/*
+		 * Ensure continuous read is disabled on probe.
+		 * Some devices retain this state across soft reset,
+		 * which leaves the OOB area inaccessible and results
+		 * in false positive returns from spinand_isbad().
+		 */
+		spinand_cont_read_enable(spinand, false);
 	}
 }