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Tesco Folkestone Superstore Petrol Station

Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4QJ

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Petrol Station Summary

  • Services Available View
    • The following services are available at this petrol station; Costa Coffee Express, Pay at Pump, Air & Water unit and Car Vac unit.

Getting Here

Petrol Station Forecourt

  • Forecourt and Pumps View
    • Colleagues are able to provide assistance at the pumps.
    • To get help, sound your horn (or turn on your hazard warning lights) and make sure your Blue Badge is clearly visible through the front windscreen.
    • The pumps are clearly signed.
    • It is possible to pay at the pump.
    • The height range of the pump controls/screen is 120cm to 135cm.
    • The height of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 110cm.
    • There are not lowered pay at pump screens available.
    • The paper towel dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 90cm.
    • The disposable glove dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 100cm.
    • The tyre pressure machine control heights vary between 125cm and 135cm.
    • The height of the tyre pressure pump slot is 100cm.
    • The height of the water pump slot is 100cm.
  • Out of Hours Payment Counter View
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the counter.
    • The counter is clearly signed.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The height of the counter is 115cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • Comments View
    • The out of hours counter is only used during opening hours.
    • Payment when using this counter is cash only.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Out of Hours Payment Counter)

  • There is a ramp/slope located leading to the out of hours payment counter.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the store.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'TESCO'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Getting Around

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the store.
    • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
    • A seat can be made available if required.
    • Background music is played at all times.
  • Signage View
    • Overhead aisle signage is not provided.

Checkouts

  • Checkout Area View
    • The checkout(s) is/are located to the right after you enter.
    • There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
    • The checkout(s) is/are not clearly signed.
    • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
    • There is a/are staffed checkout(s).
  • Staffed Checkout(s) View
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
    • The staffed checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 105cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
    • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
    • There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
    • The following staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 1.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
    • Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
    • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 02/06/2021.
    • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not working at the time of testing.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.