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Tesco Portchester Express

West Street, Portchester, PO16 9UZ

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Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located off Jubilee Road.
    • The name of the car park is Portchester Precinct Short Stay Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

ATMs (External)

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located to the right of the store entrance.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • There is not a Talking ATM.
  • Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
  • This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 86cm and 129cm.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store, on West Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.

Supermarket

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays, additional stock, advertising boards and advertising displays.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There may be background noise.
  • There is product and overhead aisle signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located to the right as you enter the store.
  • The store has a payment counter.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The payment counter is located to the right as you enter the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 69cm.
    • 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 110cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • 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 and unshaded light sources.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located immediately 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 and basket and trolley combined shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 116cm to 137cm 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 105cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 45cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 73cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.