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Tesco Colchester Express

33 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DH

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Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located off High Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.

Supermarket

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of main product widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays, pillars and additional stock.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding door display cabinets.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located to the right as you enter.
  • The store has a payment counter.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The payment counter surveyed is located to the right as you enter the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 70cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located to the right as you enter the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
  • Lowered Touchscreens View
    • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
    • The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 108cm to 132cm from the floor.
    • The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 96cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 44cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 44cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 91cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 138cm to 160cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 125cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 69cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 69cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 118cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.