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Tesco Glasgow Merrylee Express

128-134 Merrylee Road, Glasgow, Glasgow, G44 3DL

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the store.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 220cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Free parking is restricted to 30 minutes.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • An online account is required to use the charging point.
    • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless) and via an app.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a low 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, product displays, pillars and additional stock.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, sliding door display cabinets, sliding top cabinets and open top 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located on the right side of 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 on the right side of the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
    • 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 107cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located to the right of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for 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 112cm to 135cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a magnifier and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 100cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 44cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 72cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.