diff --git a/frappe/desk/desktop.py b/frappe/desk/desktop.py
index cdc0efb2d6..9282896164 100644
--- a/frappe/desk/desktop.py
+++ b/frappe/desk/desktop.py
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ class Workspace:
 		item_type = item_type.lower()
 
 		if item_type == "doctype":
-			return name in self.can_read or ([] and name in self.restricted_doctypes) or []
+			return name in (self.can_read or []) and name in (self.restricted_doctypes or [])
 		if item_type == "page":
 			return name in self.allowed_pages and name in self.restricted_pages
 		if item_type == "report":