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Subway - M62 - Hartshead Moor - Westbound - Welcome Break

M62 - Hartshead Moor - Westbound - Welcome Break, M62 Junction 25/26, Hartshead Moor, Clifton, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 4JX

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Summary

Step(s) (Upper Level)

  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right hand side of the building, just before KFC.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access Starbucks, Subway, the shared seating area, and the Lorry Park entrance.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).

Lift (Upper Level)

  • The lift is located to the right hand side of the building, in front of KFC.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 19m from the services building main entrance.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and UL.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 145cm.
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing assistance emergency alarm system in the lift.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
  • The lift doors are manual, and may be difficult to open.

Eating / Drinking

  • Service and Menus View
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Orders are placed at the left and paid for and collected at the right.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus and picture wall menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is sandwiches and salads.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available on request.
    • Music is played everywhere.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Service Counter View
    • The height of the counter is 87cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • A self-service drinks machine is available.
      It is on a counter with a height of 87cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free access throughout.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • In this area there are tables and chairs without armrests available.
    • Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
    • Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 72cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 80cm.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Access to the additional seating area is via 4 medium height (17cm) steps with handrails on both sides.