Waverly

231 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA 02129
American
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Waverly seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Charlestown restaurant, which scores around 93. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Pan of raw beef patties stored on top of pickles. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar tender cutting fruit with bare hands Voluntarily discarded.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Commercially ROP packaged tuna thawing in package. COS.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden cabinetry around raw oyster storage with exposed worn surfaces. Clean and resurface to render non porous and easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of sauce cooling in sanitizer bay compartment in ice bath @ three bay. Although cooling methods are satisfactory foods shall be cooled in the designated food prep sink. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-501.16-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Unwrapped straws in use at bar. Provide wrapped straws.
590.004/4-904.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Several stained ceiling tiles near basement trash room. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waverly last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waverly on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Waverly compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Waverly most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Waverly's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Waverly have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waverly means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Waverly inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waverly is inspected around two times per year on average.