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Tesco Penicuik Superstore Petrol Station

9 Edinburgh Road, Penicuik, EH26 8NP

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Petrol Station Summary

  • Services Available View
    • The following services are available at this petrol station; Pay at Pump, Costa Coffee Express, Self Service Jet Wash, Air & Water unit and Car Vac unit.

Getting Here

Parking (Blue Badge Bay)

  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located off Edinburgh Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 410cm (13ft 5in).
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Parking View
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 450cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Paying View
    • Parking is free (unlimited time).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac and concrete.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

Petrol Station Forecourt

  • Forecourt and Pumps View
    • Colleagues are able to provide assistance at the pumps.
    • To get help, sound your horn (or turn on your hazard warning lights) and make sure your Blue Badge is clearly visible through the front windscreen.
    • The pumps are clearly signed.
    • It is possible to pay at the pump.
    • The height of the pump controls/screen is 130cm.
    • The height of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 118cm.
    • The paper towel dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 90cm.
    • The disposable glove dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 95cm.
    • The tyre pressure machine control heights vary between 112cm and 137cm.
    • The height of the tyre pressure pump slot is 107cm.
    • The height of the water pump slot is 107cm.
  • Out of Hours Payment Counter View
    • There is step-free access to the counter.
    • The counter is not clearly signed.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the petrol station building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Hello.'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 91cm.

Shop

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout.
    • The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
    • The minimum aisle width is 115cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • A seat can be made available if required.
  • Checkout Area View
    • The checkout(s) is/are located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
    • The checkout(s) is/are not clearly signed.
    • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are moderate to good.
    • There is a/are staffed checkout(s).
  • Staffed Checkout(s) View
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
    • The staffed checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 100cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
    • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the staffed checkout(s).
    • The following staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; left hand checkout.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/04/2021.
    • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
    • There is a flip-up lower section of the counter which is not used.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.