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Tesco Tithebarn Express

Unit 1, Gereint Hill, Exeter, EX1 3RS

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the store, off Hutchings Drive.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 387cm (width) x 678cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 123cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 34m from the store entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 234cm (width) x 473cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • An online account is required to use the charging point.
    • Payment can be made via an app.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 185cm.
  • The doors have a medium 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 between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, pillars and advertising displays.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and sliding door display cabinets.
  • The 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located to the left after 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 surveyed is located to the left after you enter the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 72cm.
    • 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 101cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • 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 even at the time of the survey.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located to the left after 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 not available.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 112cm to 133cm 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 107cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 46cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 73cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 98cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.