diff --git a/scripts/docker-install.sh b/scripts/docker-install.sh
index 4064f45f..cb34825c 100755
--- a/scripts/docker-install.sh
+++ b/scripts/docker-install.sh
@@ -143,6 +143,7 @@ if docker inspect -f '{{.State.Health.Status}}' "$DB_CONTAINER" &>/dev/null; the
     fi
     sleep 2
   done
+  sleep 12
 else
   # Fallback: use mysqladmin ping (works for MySQL / MariaDB)
   SECONDS=0