Publix

Description

Founded in 1930, Publix Super Markets is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States. The company specializes in a variety of grocery products, such as meat, seafood, dairy items, and natural and organic foods. It operates deli, bakery and produce departments. Its pharmacy division offers medical screenings and insurance services. The retailer also provides cakes and desserts for weddings and special occasions. In addition, Publix Super Markets organizes cooking classes. It operates a food and nutrition center that offers information on health, recipes and weight management. The retailer s additional services include gift cards and film development. It publishes a magazine that features articles on food and nutrition. With a presence in Birmingham, Ala., Publix Super Markets also operates distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.

Last updated : Apr 27 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	(205) 951-6626
Website:	www.publix.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/publix
Hours:	6:30am__10:00pm\|\|6:30am__10:00pm\|\|6:30am__10:00pm\|\|6:30am__10:00pm\|\|6:30am__10:00pm\|\|6:30am__10:00pm\|\|6:30am__10:00pm
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/publix
LinkedIn:	https://www.linkedin.com/company/publix-super-markets
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/publix-super-markets-irondale
Price Information:	[]

Credibility:

Driving to the Site

The parking lot has the following features :

* Accessible spaces designated with International Symbol of Accessibility on an upright sign /60 inch min/
* Access aisles /3 feet min/ adjacent to accessible parking spaces leading to entrance or entrance path
* Designated van accessible parking spaces
* Slope of accessible spaces does not exceed approximately 1:50 /1 degree/ in all directions

The sidewalk/paved path connecting the building entrance to the parking lot has the following features :

* At least 3 feet wide
* Surface smooth and firm

The curb cuts have the following characteristics :

* Slope is not too steep /less than 5 degrees/

Getting into the Building

The entrance doorways have the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide
* Door threshold is flush with the ground or only slightly raised /less than or equal to 1/4 inch/

The facility entrance has the following features : (Note: Assess the separate accessible entrance if there is no access at the main entrance)

* Power assist or automatic door

The stairs at the main entrance have the following features :

* N/A no stairs at the main entrance

Information

Promotional materials for physical activity or nutrition education programs are offered in the following formats :

* Electronic version in plain text /ASCII/ including text descriptions of pictures
* Pictograms
* Staff member available to interpret materials

The front desk that can be reached by someone in a wheelchair (34”):

Yes

Programs and Personnel

The facility has the following features :

* N/A no programs or personnel

The staff has previously worked with the following populations of disability (please list):

Enter Text Below

The facility has staff trained in the rules and training techniques for the following adapted activities (please list):

Not Specified

Restroom

The restroom entrance has the following features : (Note: Sometimes restroom and locker room entrance may be the same)

* Door handles can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

The bathroom stall has the following features :

* Door handles and latches that can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist
* Grab bars
* Enough space for mobility device /stall is 60 inches wide by either 56 inches deep for wall mounted toilet or 59 inches deep for floor mounted/
* Wheelchair accessible toilets /17 to 19 inches above the finished floor/

The restroom has the following features :

* Wheelchair accessible sinks /less than 34 inches from the top of the sink to the ground/

The restroom doorway has the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide
* Door threshold is flush with the ground or only slightly raised /less than or equal to 1/4 of an inch/

Navigating Around the Site

For any kind of level change to get to the activity area, such as going to another floor, the following are present :

* N/A no level change is required for getting to the activity area

The signage for navigating around the site has the following features :

* High-contrast lettering
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* Pictograms

Food Venues

There is at least one assigned seating area free of obstacles that can accommodate a person using a mobility device:

N/A no seating

Counters, such as for ordering food, getting utensils, the salad bar, or Vendor tables (for farmers markets) can be reached (max 34”) from a seated position in:

No areas of the food venue

Menus are available in the following alternative formats :

* Electronic version in plain text /ASCII/ including text descriptions of pictures
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* Pictograms

Aisles/paths in the food venue that are at least 3 ft. wide:

All

Aisles/paths in the food venue that are free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse:

All

Aisles/paths in the food venue that have a surface that is stable, firm, and slip resistant:

All

Food vouchers, such as food stamps or WIC, are accepted at the food venue:

Yes

The facility offers plastic bags to carry items home:

Yes

Grocery Stores

The grocery store has the following features :

* Access to back shelf of refrigerated area
* A staff person available to help reach items if extra help is needed i.e. assistance signs posted/help or customer service table/assistants walking around/etc.

General

Additional aspects of the site that may provide a barrier for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of barriers to participation):

Not all back shelves of refrigerators were accessible. Milk and creamer was very far back in the refrigerators and hard to reach.

Additional aspects of the site that may provide support for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of supportive elements to participation):

Wheelchairs with shopping baskets on them were available. Very good access to back shelves of refrigerators in some places.

Grocery Store

The grocery store is located:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for the grocery store :

* None of the above

The following sections of the grocery store are accessible to wheelchair users :

* Produce
* Meat
* Dairy

Questions/Comments

Please list any questions, comments, or concerns that you feel were not covered in the above survey questions.

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