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Café

Department of Pathology (Pathology Building), University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QP

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  • The Café is located on the first floor of the Department of Pathology (Pathology Building), on the right side of the building at the end of the corridor.
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  • The most accessible route has a lift, a steep ramp or slope, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the cafe.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free and nut allergy.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the front of the Café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 93cm.
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.