diff --git a/llm_server/routes/v1/info.py b/llm_server/routes/v1/info.py
index 084f38f..0b77357 100644
--- a/llm_server/routes/v1/info.py
+++ b/llm_server/routes/v1/info.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ def get_model():
             'code': 502,
             'error': 'failed to reach backend',
             'type': error.__class__.__name__
-        }), 502
+        }), 500  # return 500 so Cloudflare doesn't intercept us
     else:
         return jsonify({
             'result': model,