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World Foods Market

106 E. 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401

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Overview

  • About View
    • World Foods is an international market offering a diverse selection of groceries and products from around the world
    • Hours of operation are: M-F 9AM-9PM and Sunday 11AM–7PM .
  • Parking and Public Transportation View
    • The venue has its own parking facilities.
    • There are designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • There is on-street accessible parking spaces and on-street standard parking.
    • On street standard parking is roughly 1/2 city block north of the building on S Walnut with a designated accessible spot at roughly 3/4 blocks away.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The upstairs can be accessed via elevator.
    • There are no restrooms with accessibility features available.
    • There is one single occupant restroom upstairs, which requires the elevator and staff assistance to access the room.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • The venue does not have a scent-free policy.
    • The upstairs restroom is available upon request only.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located next to the east end and the west end of the building along 2nd Street.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 3 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 4ft 7.12in (140cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 4ft 2.39in (128cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 20 ft.(6.1m) from the east entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
    • The parking spaces in the east parking lot are described here. There are two narrow (55 in. and 60 in.) designated parking spaces with two faded 50 in. access aisles between them (100 in. total).
      The west parking lot has one 9-ft. wide designated parking space with no access aisle beside it.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
    • The most accessible route from the designated van accessible parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated accessible parking is available.
    • The on-street designated accessible parking spaces are located approximately 3-4 city blocks north of the building on S. Walnut St.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • On street standard parking is roughly 1/2 city block north of the building on S. Walnut with a designated accessible spot at approximately 3/4 blocks away.

Getting Inside

  • The approach from both parking lots to the side entrance and the main (front) entrance is step-free. .
  • There is step-free access to all areas on the main floor of the building, but there is a short, steep ramp to access the beer and wine section.
  • There are two step-free entrances. The main/front entrance faces 2nd Street and the side entrance faces the east parking lot.
  • Both entrances give direct access to the retail area. There is an elevator at the back of the store that gives access to the restroom on the 2nd floor.

Entrance (front entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store near the east (left) corner of the building, facing 2nd Street.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 6in (168cm).
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • Each door at the main entrance is 33 in. in width.
  • There is an additional entrance around the corner of the building from the main entrance that faces the east parking lot. There is a single manual door at this entrance that is 33 in. wide.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the beer and wine section.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the clearance area within the beer and wine section.
  • The flooring is hard.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • There is 1 single-occupant restroom with accessibility features.
    • This is an all-gender single-occupant restroom with accessibility features.
    • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features is located upstairs via elevator.
    • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features has a left hand transfer space.
    • The availability of the restroom is not advertised, but its use may be requested by customers who need it.
    • Staff must unlock the door for customers.
    • While the restroom is spacious and has a grab bar next to the toilet, it is not considered ADA-compliant.

Retail Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed is located on the first floor starting at the enntrance.
    • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • Room Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The beer and wine section is accessed by short, steep ramp. One small area within that section has a single step. See details in the Beer & Wine Section.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are greater than 91cm (greater than 36 inches).
    • What types of store displays are found here?.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are greater than 91cm (greater than 36 inches).
    • The majority of the store display items in this area are within 15 and 48 inches.
    • The products in this area include produce, dried fruits, Middle Eastern sweets, canned goods, frozen food, international specialty foods, personal care products, Halal and Kosher meat, coffee & tea, beer & wine, spices, vitamins, herbs and supplements, candy and more.

Beer and Wine section

  • Location and Access View
    • The beer and wine section is located at the southwest (right rear) side of the building in between sections of refrigerator and freezer cases along the right hand wall.
      This area of the building is higher than the main floor and is accessed via a permanent ramp.
    • The most accessible route has ramps/slopes.
    • The room's signage is above the door.
    • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is step-free access via ramp to enter.
    • The ramp has a gradient of 1:8.
    • The width of the ramp is 4ft 0in (124cm).
    • The ramp has no handrails.
    • The ramp is short but quite steep. It is marked with blue adhesive grip strips.
    • There is an opening without doors to enter.
  • Area Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: The clearance area has one step of 5.5 in.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • The flooring is hard.
    • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Restroom with Accessibility Features - 2nd fl. - Single, all gender - Limited left hand transfer space

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant all-gender restroom.
    • To access the room, staff must unlock the door.
    • The restroom surveyed is located second floor employees-only area.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 6.5 ft. from the elevator exit on the 2nd floor.
    • The most accessible route to the restroom has an elevator and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • The signage on the door reads "Employees Only".
    • The room's signage is on the door only.
    • The signage is written text.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is not heavy.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 34 inches.
    • The door has a handset twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 96 in. x 71 in.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it; however, it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 15 in. (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar to the right of the toilet (as you face it).
    • The horizontal grab bar has a medium visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 18 in. from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that can be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 28 in. from the floor.
    • The sink is 33 in. from the floor.
    • The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
    • The sink faucet type is lever-style.
    • There is a soap dispenser, that is not wall-mounted.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top; however, its bottom edge is not within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
    • The shelf is at a recommended height (within 48in - 1220mm from the floor).
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 65 in. and 65 in. from the floor.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Checkout Counter

  • The checkout counter area is located At the front of the store near the entrance and exit.
  • The checkout counter area is approximately 9ft (3m) from the entrance and exit.
  • The most accessible route to the checkout counter area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout counter.
  • There are two checkout counters with an aisle between them. The counter on the left is described below.
  • The height of the counter is 3ft 2in (97cm).
  • There is not an assistive listening system.
  • The minimum aisle width for the checkout counter is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
  • The height of the checkout/payment touchscreen display ranges from 3ft 8in (114cm) to 3ft 5in (105cm) from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The checkout counter on the left is always staffed.
  • The checkout counter on the right will also be staffed when the store is busy.
  • The height of the right checkout counter is 36 in.
  • The payment machines at both counters are adjustable and can be lowered to a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Curbside pickup is available upon request.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located at the far back wall of the store toward the right.
  • The elevator surveyed is approximately 114ft (35m) from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are ground and 2nd floor (restroom access only).
  • The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
  • The weight limit for the elevator is 2500 pounds.
  • The elevator door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 7in width x 4ft 7in depth (203cm x 142cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
  • Internally the elevator has: railings.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The elevator is only used by customers to access the restroom. The rest of the second floor is for staff only.