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The Kitchen at Alcuin

Seebohm Rowntree Building, University of York, Campus West, Zone 3, York, YO10 5NB

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Overview

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off the rear courtyard to the rear of the Seebohm Rowntree Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The first set of doors are double doors with one door locked.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors, however one door is locked.
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 82cm.
  • For the second set of doors, only the left hand door of the double doors opens automatically.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Menus are available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the café area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 87cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs and tables 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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.